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[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

La clemenza di Tito: opera seria; W.A. Mozart; aggiustata per il piano-forte del sign, A.E. Müller

Piano-vocal arrangement of Mozart's La Clemenza di Tito, with German and Italian lyrics.
Date: 1796~
Creator: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
Object Type: Musical Score/Notation
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Compilation of Laws from the Viceroy] (open access)

[Compilation of Laws from the Viceroy]

Compilation of decrees and laws regarding "aguardiente" from the Viceroy de la Grúa Talamanca. The document has pieces of tape holding together four pieces of the larger decree.
Date: 1796-12~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
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
[Decrees Republished by José de Jesús de la Garza] (open access)

[Decrees Republished by José de Jesús de la Garza]

Decrees dating back to 1768, republished by José de Jesús de la Garza as well as other decrees. The document has a large stain in the middle of the paper running from the bottom to the middle.
Date: 1796-03~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Description of a Criminal by Manuel de Flor] (open access)

[Description of a Criminal by Manuel de Flor]

Message from Manuel de Flor describing the José Prat, who is wanted on criminal charges. The signatures on the document represent the various Spanish authorities acknowledging their having received the announcement. The document itself is stained in multiple locations and has slight tears on the edges of the paper.
Date: 1796-05~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
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
[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 Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre - May 9, 1796] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre - May 9, 1796]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister Ann Upshur Eyre while Ann attended boarding school in Philadelphia with Mrs. Valeria Fullerton. The letter touches on family news, their Upshur cousins Leah and Juliet, and other family acquaintances.
Date: May 9, 1796
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Uphsur
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Francisco Menéndez Valdez] (open access)

[Message from Francisco Menéndez Valdez]

Message from Francisco Menéndez Valdez to all justicias saying that Miguel Marquez is wanted for the murder of María de la Luz Hernandez. Menéndez goes into detail about the man's description and the document is signed by local Spanish authorities acknowledging their having received the message.
Date: 1796-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from José de Jesús de la Garza] (open access)

[Message from José de Jesús de la Garza]

Message from José de Jesús de la Garza saying that Miguel Ponce Borrego has legalized the ownership of a house.
Date: 1796-04~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from José Vazquez Borrego to Fernando Vidaurri Borrego] (open access)

[Message from José Vazquez Borrego to Fernando Vidaurri Borrego]

Message from José Vazquez Borrego to Fernando Vidaurri Borrego saying that he wants Fernando to get assurance that the sale of land will be approved. The document itself is covered in multiple pieces of tape, down the middle and along the edges.
Date: 1796
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Monticello Plantation

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View of the closer diagonal façade with Portico of the Monticello Plantation. From the Palladian Period.
Date: 1796/1806
Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Monticello Plantation

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Frontal view of garden façade of the Monticello Plantation. From the Palladian Period.
Date: 1796/1806
Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Order from José de Jesús de la Garza] (open access)

[Order from José de Jesús de la Garza]

Order from José de Jesús de la Garza in La Villa de San Augusin de Laredo, saying to keep criminals penned up and under control.
Date: 1796-09~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Portrait of Countess Catharine Vassilievna Skavronskaia

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Date: 1796
Creator: Elisabeth-Louise Vigee-Lebrun
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Request from José Fernando Vidaurri to the Governor] (open access)

[Request from José Fernando Vidaurri to the Governor]

Request made by José Fernando Vidaurri to finance the purchase of cattle with his ranch. According to the governor's response, this request was granted.
Date: 1796-12~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

The state of Pennsylvania : from the latest surveys, 1796.

Map shows major roads, canals, counties, cities, towns, and township boundaries. County names are highlighted in orange. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:1,130,000].
Date: 1796
Creator: Martin, David, 1737-1797
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

The United States of North America with the British territories and those of Spain : according to the treaty of 1784.

Map shows late eighteenth century boundaries in North America claimed by British, French, and the United States. Areas of Native American habitation, veteran land grants, land companies, and notable physical features are, also, noted. Relief shown pictorially. Depths shown by shading. Scale [ca. 1:6,600,000].
Date: 1796
Creator: Faden, William, 1749-1836
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History