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Richardson's New Map of the State of Texas including Parts of Mexico
Map of Texas and part of northern Mexico, showing Indian Territory, towns, roads, railroads, battlefields, military posts, bodies of water, and other geologic features, with relief shown in hachures. Box of text in the lower-left corner lists the completed railroads and their proposed extensions ("Railroads, etc., in Texas"). In the lower-right corner is an inset map of the proposed route of the Arkansas Railroad. Scale ca. 1:2,304,000
Date:
1860
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeanette Rector to Kenner K. Rector, April 16, 1860]
Letter from Jeanette Rector, to her brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing how her school is flourishing, that she's learning a lot, and that she caught a cold like other students did. She sends her love back home and would love a letter from John as well.
Date:
April 16, 1860
Creator:
Rector, Jeanette
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie Watts Winston to Effie Watts, June 20, 1860]
Letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her sister, Effie Watts discussing her being upset with Effie, for leaving so quickly to a hot state such as Texas. Everyone back home was distressed of her leave, illness struck little Johnnie, and a few family members put some pounds on. All of the fruits grew nicely back home.
Date:
May 20, 1860
Creator:
Winston, Annie Watts
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Land Patent Issued to James H. Lawrence by the State of Texas, September 1860]
Land patent issued to James H. Lawrence by the State of Texas, signed by Governor Sam Houston, for a piece of land northeast of Waxahachie.
Date:
September 3, 1860
Creator:
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Houston to the Chickasaw Nation, October 1860]
Letter from Governor Sam Houston to the Chickasaw Nation discussing the extradition of a fugitive named Walker Martin. Included in the letter are indictment charges and documents proving Walker Martin's charges.
Date:
October 15, 1860
Creator:
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Land Patent Issued to John F. Stroop by the State of Texas, November 1860]
Land patent issued to John F. Stroop by the State of Texas, signed by Governor Sam Houston, for a piece of land northeast of Waxahachie.
Date:
November 27, 1860
Creator:
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts, November 27, 1860]
Letter from Mrs. Watts, to her daughter, Effie Watts discussing how she not only misses her but her other children as well and wishes for their safety. She wonders how Effie and the people in Texas think of Lincoln being elected as the next president. Mrs. Watts also updates Effie on the situation back home.
Date:
November 27, 1860
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Colton's New Map of the State of Texas
Full color atlas map by county of the state of Texas, showing county towns, post offices, forts, railroads, roads, and water bodies. Map includes a note describing the significance of selecting this map for reproduction to depict American expansionism and three inset maps, located in the lower-left corner ("Plan of the Northern Part of Texas," "Plan of Galveston Bay," and "Plan of Sabine Lake"). Relief shown in hachures. Scale [ca. 1:4,118,400] (appropriately 65 miles to the inch).
Date:
1861
Creator:
unknown
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, and notes. Relief shown in hachures. Scale ca. 1:1,169,700 The map also includes an inset map of the southwestern United States and Mexico in the lower-right corner. Scale ca. 1:9,000,000
Date:
1861
Creator:
De Cordova, Jacob
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Map of the Seat of War in Virginia
Map of southeastern Virginia showing state and county boundaries, cities and towns, rivers, roads, and railroads. Battlefields are specifically identified and labeled with a date. An inset map in the lower-left corner, titled "N.W. Virginia or the Panhandle," has markings for important cities and railroads. Relief shown in hachures. No scale indicated.
Date:
1861?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John B. Rector to Kenner K. Rector, March 4, 1861]
Letter from John B. Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing if Kenner has sold any lumber or not. For John feels as though doing a trade with him, he'll have a better advantage with the lumber. Pa sent him $10.00.
Date:
March 4, 1861
Creator:
Rector, John B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Hughes to Truett Latimer, July 25, 1961]
Letter from Jack Hughes to Truett Latimer urging support for Auto Tax on difference only and to stop sales tax on cars higher now than other commodities.
Date:
July 26, 1861
Creator:
Hughes, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Watts to John Watts, August 2, 1861]
Letter from Mrs. Watts, to her son, John Watts discussing how the mail has been irregular lately but she got his and Effie's letter at night. Victories have been made yet with the cost of a large number of soldiers being sick. She's grateful they won't have famine, Perry wasn't sent to war, and happy John's family is well.
Date:
August 2, 1861
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, September 9, 1861]
Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing how writing to her is the only thing that brings him delight. The other men visited Galveston, not much has happened here, but several more companies will join us soon. Since half of the rangers are here.
Date:
September 9, 1861
Creator:
Rector, Kenner K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, October 15, 1861]
Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing how they were close to their destination but were sent to another state. He still awaits a letter from her after sending her sheet music from New Orleans.
Date:
October 15, 1861
Creator:
Rector, Kenner K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, October 22, 1861]
Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing the build up and reinforcement of troops in his area and the likely upcoming battle between the Confederate forces and the Union forces. He additionally mentions that the Confederates accidentally blew up a magnificent rail road bridge on the Green River.
Date:
October 22, 1861
Creator:
Rector, Kenner K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, November 17, 1861]
Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing how anxious he is to hear from her, because he has not yet received anything from her for a while. He believes that it is unlikely for any engagement to happen between the Confederates and Union forces in Kentucky, but he is not certain of his prediction because he isn't receiving much accurate information.
Date:
November 17, 1861
Creator:
Rector, Kenner K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, December 7, 1861]
Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing how the camp has been moved but now have active service with scouting, doing all the picket guard, and holding the outpost. Even with the move and being in service there's a sickness going around that's deadly. It's late, nothing more to inform.
Date:
December 7, 1861
Creator:
Rector, Kenner K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ms. Watts to Effie Watts, December 16, 1861]
Letter from Ms. Watts, to her sister, Effie Watts discussing that in the mountains everyone is safe since there so high up. Even with being high up in the cold, with not much fire, they still received news of Charleston, South Carolina having a fire.
Date:
December 16, 1861
Creator:
Watts, Ms.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Map of Bandera County
Blueline format of survey map of Bandera County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, and Comanche Trail. No scale information given.
Date:
1862
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Map of Kendall County
Blueline print of survey map of Kendall County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, and blocks of land. No scale information is given.
Date:
1862
Creator:
Dietz, Osw.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Map of Uvalde County.
Survey map of Uvalde County, Texas, showing property lines, ownership, land grants, and plat numbers. The map also includes rivers, creeks, lakes, towns, mines, and roads. No scale information given.
Date:
1862
Creator:
Martin, J. & Reichel, R.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Map of Zavalla County.
Cadastral map of Zavala County, Texas, showing property lines, ownership, land grants, and plat numbers. The map also includes towns, roads, rivers, and creeks. No scale indicated.
Date:
1862
Creator:
Martin, Joseph & Reichel, Robert
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts, January 17, 1862]
Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts discussing the delight she felt in receiving Effie's letters, for she loves writing. Tells Effie she doesn't dream of her or her children and how a fire started at Monticello House. Everyone sends love from home and wonders how her husband an child are.
Date:
January 17, 1862
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History