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[Maps and Notes to Accompany an Expedition Narrative]
Two maps that accompany a narrative about a U.S. expedition in 1849. The first sketch map is of the area around the Dead Sea (Scale ca. 1:126,720). The second sketch map details the area around the River Jordan (Scale ca. 1:63,360). Each map includes some landmarks of the area and depths including relief shown by hachures. An additional page (front and back) has handwritten notes containing the expense sheet from the expedition.
Date:
1849
Creator:
Lynch, William Francis, 1801-1865.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Congressional Globe, [Volume 20]: Thirtieth Congress, Second Session
The Congressional Globe contains the records for sessions of the U.S. Congress including summaries of proceedings, letters, speeches, and some legislation for the Senate and House of Representatives.
Date:
1849
Creator:
United States. Congress.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Karte des Staates Texas aufgenommen in die Union 1846 : nach der neuesten Eintheilung
This map shows the state of Texas and surrounding areas. Some counties are outlined in red and there are areas shaded in color. Major cities, roads, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). The names and locations of some Native American Indian tribes are also marked in western and northern portions of the state. There are two insets: "Plan von Neu-Brunfels und Comalstadt" (lower left corner) and "Plan von Castroville" (lower right corner).
Date:
1849
Creator:
Koenen, Fr.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Map of Texas
Map of the state of Texas and the surrounding areas shown within a circle. Some major cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures); counties are marked with dotted lines and labeled. A list of land districts, counties and county towns is written in two columns around the outside of the map. Scale [ca. 1:9,000,000]. (W 118⁰--W 90⁰/N 43⁰--N 25⁰)
Date:
1849
Creator:
R. B. Moody & Co.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Map of California, Oregon, Texas and the Territories adjoining with Routes and c.
Topographic map of the Western United States and northern Mexico, showing Texas, California, Oregon, and Indian Territory. The map includes rivers, creeks, roads, and areas of elevation. Relief shown in hachures.
Date:
1849
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Reconnaissances of Routes from San Antonio De Bexar El Paso Del Norte, &c. &c.
Map of proposed and existing routes of travel taken by military expeditions across Texas. Map includes American-Indian trails, military posts, and water resources. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:633,600] (20 miles to the inch).
Date:
1849
Creator:
Johnson, J. E.; Smith, W. F.; Bryan, F. T. & Whiting, W. H. C.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
J. De Cordova's Map of the State of Texas
Map of Texas, showing Cross Timbers, roads, German settlements, land districts, trading posts, and exploration routes, counties, rivers and cities. Includes "Reference to Land Districts" and official State of Texas seals. The map also includes an elliptical inset map of the Southwest United States and Mexico, titled "Enlarged view of Texas including adjacent lands acquired by the United States as a result of the War with Mexico, 1846-1848," in the lower-right corner. Relief shown in hachures. Scale [ca. 1:1,169,700].
Date:
1849
Creator:
De Cordova, Jacob; Atwood, John M. & Creuzbaur, Robert
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
J. De Cordova's map of the state of Texas
Map of Texas, showing Cross Timbers, roads, German settlements, land districts, trading posts, and exploration routes, counties, rivers and cities. Includes "Reference to Land Districts" and official State of Texas seals. The map also includes an elliptical inset map of the Southwest United States and Mexico, titled "Enlarged view of Texas including adjacent lands acquired by the United States as a result of the War with Mexico, 1846-1848," in the lower-right corner. Relief shown in hachures. Scale [ca. 1:1,169,700].
Date:
1849
Creator:
De Cordova, Jacob; Atwood, John M. & Creuzbaur, Robert
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
J. De Cordova's Map of the State of Texas
Map of Texas, showing counties, towns, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Includes list of land districts, official State of Texas seals, legend, and notes. The map also includes an oval inset map of the southwestern United States and Mexico in the lower-right corner. Relief shown in hachures. Scale [ca. 1:1,169,700].
Date:
1849
Creator:
Creuzbaur, Robert
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
No. 1 A Map to illustrate the most advantageous communications from the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi Valley to California and the Pacific Ocean.
Map of the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico, showing Indian Territory, state lines, towns, capitals, roads, railroads, bodies of water, and areas of elevation. Relief shown in hachures. Scale [ca. 1:3,801,600] (60 miles to the inch).
Date:
1849
Creator:
Creuzbar, Robert
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Eulogy upon the life and character of James K. Polk, late President of the United States, delivered at Washington city, July 9, 1849.
None
Date:
1849
Creator:
Foote, Henry S. (Henry Stuart), 1804-1880
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The California question examined, on constitutional grounds
None
Date:
1849
Creator:
Fiat Justitia
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Speech of hon. H.S. Foote, of Mississippi,on suspending demplomatic relations with Austria
None
Date:
1849
Creator:
Foote, H. S.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Address of the Committee of the Mississippi convention to the southern states.
None
Date:
1849
Creator:
Mississippi. Convention, 1849.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
No. 15 Map of Mexico, Guatimala, and the West Indies.
This map shows Mexico and the Caribbean as well as the surrounding areas (including southern portions of the United States and northern portions of South America). Some parts of the map are shaded in green. Mexican states are labeled and cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures and spot heights). Beneath the title, there is a block of text labeled "Remarks" that describes the islands of the Caribbean. There is an inset (lower-left corner) showing the area between Mexico City and the city of Veracruz, but not the cities themselves. A second map is shown in an inset (lower left corner) which depicts the portion of Mexico that includes Mexico City and Vera Cruz. Scale [ca. 1:22,176,000]. Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington.
Date:
1849
Creator:
Young, J. H. (James Hamilton)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Slavery in the territories /
None
Date:
1849
Creator:
Bayly, Thomas Henry, 1810-1856
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Thomas L. Willis' "Class Card", November, 1849]
Photograph of a class card for Thomas L. Willis (1824-1889), a former student in the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. T. L. Willis practiced medicine and later dentistry in Texas. He is buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Denton.
Date:
November 1849
Creator:
Ford, Lewis D.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Texian Advocate. (Victoria, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, March 2, 1849
Newspaper from Victoria, Texas published weekly by John D. Logan and Thomas Sterne that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
March 2, 1849
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Ranger, and Brazos Guard. (Washington, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 1, Ed. 1 Tuesday, January 16, 1849
Weekly newspaper from Washington, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
January 16, 1849
Creator:
Lancaster, J.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Ranger, and Brazos Guard. (Washington, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 7, Ed. 1 Friday, March 9, 1849
Weekly newspaper from Washington, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
March 9, 1849
Creator:
Lancaster, J.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Ranger, and Brazos Guard. (Washington, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, March 30, 1849
Weekly newspaper from Washington, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
March 30, 1849
Creator:
Lancaster, J.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tri-Weekly Gazette. (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 12, Ed. 1 Monday, December 3, 1849
Tri-weekly newspaper from Austin, Texas published on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
December 3, 1849
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Legal document to William E. Kennard, June 27, 1849]
Legal document that states that William E. Kennard has paid $7.50 for a gold watch from the estate of Taylor, now deceased.
Date:
June 27, 1849
Creator:
Case, Uriah F.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Map of the territory of Minnesota exhibiting the route of the expedition to the Red River of the north, in the summer of 1849.
Map shows "Proposed line of grants for railroads," Native American place names [with translation] and areas of Native American habitation by tribe. Includes notes and dates. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:1,250,000].
Date:
1849
Creator:
Pope, John, 1822-1892
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History