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A [1793] map of Kentucky drawn from actual observations by John Filson.

Map shows late eighteenth century Kentucky counties, settlements, and roads. Includes text and explanation of symbols. Inset: A plan of the rapids in the River Ohio. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [1:633,600].
Date: November 23, 1793
Creator: Filson, John, ca. 1747-1788
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

An Accurate Map of the United States of America, according to the Treaty of Peace of 1763.

This map shows the United States east of the Mississippi River and surrounding areas. Bodies of water and geographic features are depicted (with relief shown pictorially) and labeled; general regions and states are also labeled although they are not delineated. The upper right corner of this map is missing, including portions of the New England area. Scale ca. [1:6,500,000].
Date: October 18, 1794
Creator: Symonds, H. D. (Henry Delahoy)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

An accurate map of the West Indies with the adjacent coast of America

Map shows late eighteenth century West Indies and coast of North America. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Date: 1794
Creator: Russell, John, fl. 1733-1795
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Binder's Collection: A. Worrell]

Bound compilation of sheet music from the collection of Thurman Morrison, presumably compiled by Ann Worrell, whose name is inscribed on multiple works within the volume. The vast majority of titles in this collection were published in Philadelphia, and the remainder in Baltimore, between 1796 and 1830. A number of items have themes related to Scotland, along with several works about soldiers. Composers Michael Kelly, Joseph Mazinghi, John Stevenson, and Thomas H. Thompson are most prominent, with three works each, and Thomas Moore was the lyricist for four works. George Willig, G.E. Blake, and various iterations of the Carr publishing company are the most prominent publishers in this volume.
Date: 1796/1830
Creator: Worrell, Ann
Object Type: Musical Score/Notation
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Binder's Collection: Mrs. Bright]

Bound compilation of sheet music compiled by Mrs. Bright. Almost all selections in the volume were published in London, with songs in English, German, and Italian. Six out of the forty-six titles in the volume are by Henry R. Bishop, with several works by J. Augustine Wade and Peter von Winter as well, among others.
Date: 1795/1850
Creator: Bright, Mrs.
Object Type: Musical Score/Notation
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Binder's Collection: Mrs. Phillips]

Bound compilation of sheet music from the collection of Thurman Morrison. An inscription on the page facing the inside front cover reads "Mrs. J.M. Phillips, Priory St."
Date: 1790/1830
Creator: Phillips, Mrs. J. M.
Object Type: Musical Score/Notation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bowles's new one-sheet map of America: divided into its kingdoms, states, governmts. and other subdivisions ; laid down from observations of the most celebrated geographers.

Map shows major cities, political divisions, and areas of Native American habitation. Includes notes and table listing each European country's possessions as well as native and United States possessions. Includes a chart listing countries' possessions. Relief shown pictorially. No scale noted.
Date: [1794..1798]
Creator: Bowles & Carver
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Chart of the N.W. coast of America and the N.E. coast of Asia, explored in the years 1778 and 1779

Map shows routes of Captain James Cook in 1778 and 1779 during exploration of the northwestern part of North America [present-day Alaska]. Coastlines, settlements, and areas of indigenous population in North America and northeast Asia are noted. Includes historical notes. Relief shown pictorially. Depths shown by soundings. Scale [ca. 1:10,137,600].
Date: 1794
Creator: Roberts, Henry
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Chart of the N.W. coast of America and the N.E. coast of Asia, explored in the years 1778 and 1779.

Map shows routes of Captain James Cook in 1778 and 1779 during exploration of the northwestern part of North America [present-day Alaska]. Coastlines, settlements, and areas of indigenous population in North America and northeast Asia are noted. Includes historical notes. Relief shown pictorially. Depths shown by soundings. Scale [ca. 1:10,137,600].
Date: 1794
Creator: Roberts, Henry
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dallas County Probate Case 584: Rawlins, Wm. (Deceased) (open access)

Dallas County Probate Case 584: Rawlins, Wm. (Deceased)

Dallas County probate record regarding the case of Rawlins, Wm. (died October 20, 1850) and - (Executor or Guardian)
Date: 1796/1962-02-19
Creator: Dallas County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Eastern Hemisphere.

Map shows dates and routes of explorers; major cities, political divisions; French Louisiana, Florida still separate from United States; New Britain inclusive of Pacific Northwest; major cities, political divisions for North and South America, West Indies, Pacific islands, and New Zealand. portion of coasts of New Guinea and New Holland [Australia] are incomplete. Includes notes. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:46,000,000].
Date: 1799
Creator: Cary, John, ca. 1754-1835
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Esther, a sacred oratorio in score

This is a ca. 1794 score of "Esther," a sacred oratorio by Handel. According to the Grove Dictionary of Music, the English libretto of the oratorio was probably a collaborative work between John Arbuthnot and Alexander Pope with additional words by Samuel Humphreys. The engraved frontispiece that precedes the t.p. bears the title "Apotheosis of Handel," and the inscription, "The portrait from an original picture of Hudson's in the possession of Dr. Arnold. Designed by Rebecca [Biagio]. Engraved by [James] Heath. Published the 26th of May 1787, being the anniversary of the commemoration of Handel." A table of contents appears on p. 185 with incipits of first lines of text of recitatives and aria. The performance medium includes: oboes (2), flute, bassoon (2), trumpet, strings (violins, viola, violoncello, and bass), harp, soloists (S) and mixed chorus (SATB), and basso continuo. The choral number that appears in the appendix on p.183, contains a note, "This chorus comes in page 122."
Date: 1794
Creator: Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759
Object Type: Musical Score/Notation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Esther, a sacred oratorio in score

This is a bound copy of a ca. 1794 score of "Esther," a sacred oratorio by Handel. The cover contains the inscription, "The works of Handel, edited by Dr. Arnold." It does not include the frontispiece preceding the t.p. According to the Grove Dictionary of Music, the English libretto of the oratorio was probably a collaborative work between John Arbuthnot and Alexander Pope with additional words by Samuel Humphreys. A table of contents appears on p. 185 with incipits of first lines of text of recitatives and aria. The performance medium includes: oboes (2), flute, bassoon (2), trumpet, strings (violins, viola, violoncello, and bass), harp, soloists (S) and mixed chorus (SATB), and basso continuo. The choral number that appears in the appendix on p.183, contains a note, "This chorus comes in page 122."
Date: 1794
Creator: Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759
Object Type: Musical Score/Notation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Fashion Before Ease or A Good Constitution Sacrificed for a Fantastic Form

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
The original color etching depicts a tailor attempting with great exertion to tighten a woman's corset. Text beneath the illustration is satirical in nature.
Date: 1793
Creator: Woodward, George Moutard
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

A general map of North America drawn from the best surveys.

Map shows major settlements and interior rivers for the fifteen United States, French Louisiana, New Spain, and the West Indies; coastline detail for Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf coasts. Includes "References to the United States," a key to the names of the state. Scale not given.
Date: 1795
Creator: Scoles, John, 1772?-1853.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

A General Map of North America drawn from the best surveys.

Map shows major cities and basic features of Greenland, Hudson Bay, eastern coastline of North America, the Caribbean Islands, part of Central America, Mexico, the Pacific coastline of North America, and an early profile of the Alaskan coast. Includes "References to the United States," listing 15 states. Plus signs probably denote atolls in the Caribbean area. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Date: 1794
Creator: Russell, John
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

A general map of North America from the best authorities.

Map shows late eighteenth century North American geography and settlements. Relief shown pictorially. No scale indicated.
Date: 1790?/1799?
Creator: McIntyre, A.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

A general map of South America drawn from the best surveys.

Map shows late eighteenth century South American ports, settlements, and island groups. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Date: 1794
Creator: Russell, John, fl. 1733-1795
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
The gentle shepherd, a pastoral comedy (open access)

The gentle shepherd, a pastoral comedy

This is a copy of the libretto of the pastoral opera, "The gentle shepherd" by Allan Ramsey. It includes an engrave image bearing the inscription "Alan Ramsey Scotus," and "A. Ramsey, ad viv. del." (translatable as, drawing of the living subject) at the bottom left. It also bears the disclaimer and engraving signature, "Published according to Act of Parliament by D. Allan Edin, July 12, 1788" at the bottom right. The libretto includes twelve numbered plates depict various scenes from scenes of each act and include corresponding portions of text or dialog, melodies with figured bass, and a 15-page glossary at the end.
Date: 1796
Creator: Ramsay, Allan, 1686-1758.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Gun barrel marked G. Harmon on plate]

Gun barrel marked G. Harmon on plate. Found by Homer Sharp near Rocky Falls on the Randal Jones Homesite .50 caliber.
Date: 1790/1840
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Land Grant Indenture Document] (open access)

[Land Grant Indenture Document]

Legal document for an indenture between James Winchester and Israel Moore of Sumner County, Tennessee which grants Moore land when he can pay $100 to the current owner, written October 17th, 1796. There are addenda acknowledging the land transfer, finalized in December, 1797.
Date: December 13, 1797
Creator: Tennessee
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Littleton Dennis Teackle - February 26, 1799] (open access)

[Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Littleton Dennis Teackle - February 26, 1799]

Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Littleton Dennis Teackle before their journey back to England. Campbell was from Glasgow, and a classmate of Teackle's at Columbia University.
Date: February 26, 1799
Creator: Campbell, Andrew Donaldson
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her step-father John Upshur - May 19, 1796] (open access)

[Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her step-father John Upshur - May 19, 1796]

Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her step-father, John Upshur of Brownsville, written while Ann attended boarding school in Philadelphia. The letter discusses family news, health issues and upcoming nuptials for John Upshur.
Date: May 19, 1796
Creator: Eyre, Ann Upshur
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Gore Upshur to her daughter Elizabeth Upshur Teackle - August 3, 1792] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Gore Upshur to her daughter Elizabeth Upshur Teackle - August 3, 1792]

Letter from Elizabeth Gore Upshur to her daughter Elizabeth Upshur Teackle while she was attending school in Snow Hill, Maryland.
Date: August 3, 1792
Creator: Upshur, Elizabeth Gore
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History