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The fall of the Alamo; an historical drama in four acts; concluded by an epilogue entitled, the battle of San Jacinto (open access)

The fall of the Alamo; an historical drama in four acts; concluded by an epilogue entitled, the battle of San Jacinto

A play about the Alamo in four acts, with music.
Date: 1879
Creator: Nona, Francis
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Jasper County, Texas Tax Roll: 1879] (open access)

[Jasper County, Texas Tax Roll: 1879]

Tax rolls for Jasper County, Texas documenting real and personal properties taxed during the year 1879. Information includes land plot(s) and owner's name, the acreage and assessed value for each property, additional assets, taxes assessed by the state and county, and other relevant details.
Date: 1879
Creator: Jasper County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Old Settler's Association of Grayson County, Vol. 1. (open access)

Old Settler's Association of Grayson County, Vol. 1.

The minutes of the Old Settler's Association of Grayson County, Vol. 1, comprising minutes of the Association, by-laws, newspaper clippings, and a register of members. The membership roster indicates nativity and the date the member came to Grayson County.
Date: [1879..1899]
Creator: Old Settlers Association (Grayson County, Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 3, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 3, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing the trip back from Emma's house, and his feelings on Emma being "promised" to another man. Lines from a poem or song are included.
Date: January 3, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, January 12, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, January 12, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer. It includes lines from a poem or song, and discusses a Christmas gift and a New Year's Social.
Date: January 12, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 19, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 19, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing plans for a trip Emma will take to see John.
Date: January 19, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, January 26, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, January 26, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing a lost letter and mutual acquaintances.
Date: January 26, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 30, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 30, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing mutual acquaintances.
Date: January 30, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, February 12-14, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, February 12-14, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part of the letter is dated February 12, 1879, and the second part is dated February 14, 1879. The first part discusses John and Emma being ill. The second part mentions a social John is going to.
Date: 1879-02-12/1879-02-14
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, February 14, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, February 14, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer. It discusses a song ballad, mutual acquaintances, and school.
Date: February 14, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, March 2, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, March 2, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer. It discusses school and mutual acquaintances.
Date: March 2, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, March 9, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, March 9, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing mutual acquaintances. It includes a quote from a letter Bettie wrote to John.
Date: March 9, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, March 16, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, March 16, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing mutual acquaintances and Emma possibly visiting John.
Date: March 16, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, March 23 & 24, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, March 23 & 24, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part of the letter is dated March 23, 1879, and the second part is dated March 24, 1879. The first part mentions mutual acquaintances, and the second part discusses Emma feeling ill, and mutual acquaintances.
Date: 1879-03-23/1879-03-23
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, March 30, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, March 30, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer. It discusses trip Emma took to the Indian Nation and mutual acquaintances.
Date: March 30, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, April 13 & 14, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, April 13 & 14, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer. The first part of the letter is dated April 13, 1879, and the second part is dated April 14, 1879. The first part includes an apology from Emma and a discussion about their friendship. The second part discusses mutual acquaintances.
Date: 1879-04-13/1879-04-14
Creator: Davis, Emma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, April 21, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, April 21, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing a conversation between the two, and mutual acquaintances.
Date: April 21, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, April 23, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, April 23, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing an "April Fool" Emma played on John, mutual acquaintances, and the death of Mr. Adams.
Date: April 23, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, May 8, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, May 8, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing mutual acquaintances and predictions about their marriages.
Date: May 8, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, May 11, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, May 11, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer including lines from a poem or song. The letter also discusses Emma visiting with John's parents.
Date: May 11, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, May 18 & 19, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, May 18 & 19, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part of the letter is dated May 18, 1879, and the second part is dated May 19, 1879. The first part discusses John being ill, a barbecue John and Emma attended, and mutual acquaintances. The second part discusses John feeling better, and a "singing" he went to.
Date: May 18, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, May 27, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, May 27, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing mutual acquaintances.
Date: May 27, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, June 4, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, June 4, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part discusses mutual acquaintances, and John's wishes that Emma will not forget their memories together. The second part, dated for "Wednesday eve", discusses his and Miss Genie's relationship, what Miss Genie thinks of Emma, and Emma not feeling well.
Date: June 4, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, June 16, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, June 16, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing mutual acquaintances.
Date: June 16, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History