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UNT Libraries
156
University of Texas at Arlington Library
95
Abilene Library Consortium
94
Dallas Genealogical Society
18
Star of the Republic Museum
18
Texas General Land Office
9
UNT Libraries Special Collections
4
Hardin-Simmons University Library
3
Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
2
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Texas Digital Newspaper Program
417
Early Texas Newspapers
168
Abilene Library Consortium
97
Map Collections from the University of Texas at Arlington
93
The Northern Standard, from Clarksville, TX
52
Telegraph and Texas Register
45
Dallas County Probate Records
18
Star of the Republic Museum Objects
16
GLO Historic County Maps
9
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8
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National Intelligencer
155
The American Flag
96
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52
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45
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37
Dallas County, Texas Probate Cases: 1846 - Early 1900s
18
The Texas Democrat
16
The Civilian and Galveston Gazette
9
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8
Austin Papers: Series III, 1837-1889 (2 of 2)
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Land Grant Deed
Land Grant
Date:
January 1, 1847
Creator:
State of Texas
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Peace With Mexico
None
Date:
1847
Creator:
Gallatin, Albert
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from Sam Houston to Joseph Ellis, June 12, 1847]
Copy of a letter from Sam Houston to his friend Joseph L. Ellis of Grand Cane at his plantation "Pleasant Lawn." Discusses Judge Worsham, the health of the Houston family, and neighbors. This letter is purported to be a hoax and forgery, as multiple copies exist. It was found folded inside a book that was published in the late 1800s and given to the library over sixty years ago.
Date:
June 12, 1847
Creator:
Houston, Sam
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mexico and her military chieftains, from the revolution of Hidalgo to the present time. Comprising sketches of the lives of Hidalgo [and others]
Book about military leaders of Mexico, includes biographical sketches of Hidalgo, Morelos, Iturbide, Santa Anna, Gomez Farias, Bustamente, Paredes, Almonte, Arista, Alaman, Ampudia, Herrera, and De La Vega.
Date:
1847
Creator:
Robinson, Fayette
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Die Vereinigten Staaten von Nord-Amerika, nach Erfolgtem Anschluss der Republik Texas; mit Besonderer Beziehung auf Deutsche Auswanderer
Book describing Texas and the United States for people interested in emigrating from Germany.
Date:
1847
Creator:
Pauer, Friedrich.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting a report of Messrs. Butler and Lewis relative to the Indians of Texas and the southwestern prairies
Descriptions of Texas Indians of the Republic period; mention of captive Parker children
Date:
February 8, 1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Court Order
James B. Miller, administrator for the estate of William Barret Travis, ordered to collect $13.55 from James H. Holt by the County Court of Washington County
Date:
July 1, 1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"Speech of Hon. David S. Kaufman, of Texas, on the Slavery Question"
Speech delivered to the House of Representatives on February 10, 1847.
Date:
February 10, 1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"Sketch of the Battle of Los Angeles, Upper California, fought between the Americans and Mexicans Jan. 9th, 1847. from a sketch of Emory"
Map shows pueblo of de los Angeles, American camp, battle positions of the Americans and Mexicans, and position of the advancing Americans
Date:
January 9, 1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"Sketch accompanying Col. Price's despatch of 15th Feb. 1847"
Details of enemy positions between Joya and Embudo just east of Rio del Norte
Date:
February 15, 1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"Sketch of the Battle of Sacramento, Feb. 28th, 1847"
Map accompanied by detailed notes regarding movements south of Rancho Sacramento between the Sacramento River and Arroyo Seco
Date:
February 28, 1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"Sketch accompanying Col. Price's despatch of 18 April. 1847."
Details of enemy positions near fortified village of Canada along the Rio Chicito
Date:
April 18, 1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Distances & number of men.
Sketch of military posts along the California coast between Sacramento and La Paz with inset detailing distances between each post and number of men at each one
Date:
June 19, 1847
Creator:
California. Adjutant's Office.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
'Survey of the Mexican lines of defence at Cerro Cordo and the lines of attack of the American Army under Major General Scott, on the 17th and 18th of April 1847"
Detail of enemy positions along Rio del Plan southeast of Jalapa
Date:
1847-04-17/1847-04-18
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"Organization of the regular Army of the United States, 1847"
Government document issued by the Adjutant General's office recording the various positions held within the Army
Date:
November 30, 1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"General return of the Army in Mexico, under the command and orders of Major General Z. Taylor"
Government document issued by the Adjutant General's office recording the various positions held within the Army
Date:
November 30, 1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"Position and distribution of the Troops in the Eastern Division, under the command of Brevet Major General Edmund P. Gaines"
Government document issued by the Adjutant General's office recording the various positions held within the Army.
Date:
November 30, 1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"Position and distribution of the Troops in the Western Division, under the command of Brevet Brigadier General George M. Brooke"
Government document issued by the Adjutant General's office recording the various positions held within the Army.
Date:
1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W.B. Ochiltree to Jesse Grimes, November 27, 1847]
Papers of Jesse Grimes. Letter from W.B. Ochiltree to Jesse Grimes, concerns nomination of district judge. Mentions Amos Clark and murderer David L. Ray.
Date:
November 27, 1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Washington County legal documents
Memorandum of Agreement between Samuel Wilson and Guy Stokes to race horses at Autry's track near Washington following the rules of the Nashville, TN course.
Date:
1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Washington County documents
Transcript of appeal of Thomas Wooldridge against Mississippi Union Bank regarding bank insolvency.
Date:
1847~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Life, Travels, and Opinions of Benjamin Lundy; Including His Journeys to Texas and Mexico, With a Sketch of Contemporary Events, and a Notice of the Revolution in Hayti
A book describing Benjamin Lundy's travels in Texas and Mexico. Lundy was an important figure in the anti-slavery movement.
Date:
1847
Creator:
Lundy, Benjamin
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Colquitt Spoon
Actual spoon belonging to Alice M. Colquitt, wife of Robert K. Colquitt. They had a large ranch in Presidio County. "A.M. Colquitt" is engraved on the back of the handle. 1847 Roger Bros. 12 stamped on the back of the handle as well.
Date:
1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Correct Map of the Seat of War in Mexico
Map of the Seat of War in Mexico, circa 1847. The map has a written description and illustrations surrounding the land and shows topographical data.
Date:
1847~
Creator:
Bruff, Joseph Goldsborough, 1804-1889
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History