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Amérique septentrionale

This map shows North and Central America with countries outlined in various colors. Major cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). Additionally, locations of Native American tribes are labeled. There are two insets in the lower left corner showing the islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique.
Date: 1840
Creator: Meissas, Achille, 1799-1874 & Michelot, Auguste, 1792-1866
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

"Amerique Septentrionale"

Hand-colored map of North America showing settlements, rivers, and mountains
Date: 1840
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bonnet

Bonnet of blue silk. Brim is hand-quilted in square corners and curving lines that follow the shape of the brim in even lines. The brim is composed of 3 pieces of silk fabric, which are pieced together and then quilted. Cotton used as batting material throughout. The crown is entirely quilted in rows of horizontal stitching and radiating circles. The tail has L-shaped quilting, which echoes the front edge of the tail. The chin ties are striped silk ribbons. Some areas of fabric loss and shattering on bonnet and ties.
Date: 1840
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bonnet-style hat

Hat in bonnet style of siena-brown rough straw; heart shaped brim with ribbon bows and violets; silk ties; underbrim trimmed with light brown gathered fabric.
Date: 1840
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Canals and railroads of the United States, 1840.

Map shows railroads, canals, major cities, military posts, trails, U.S. territorial and state boundaries; "Republic of Texas," "Oregon Country," "The Indian Country," Iowa and Wisconsin territories. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: 1840
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cherokee Almanac

Photograph of the Title page of the 1840 Cherokee Almanac. Printed by John Candy, Park Hill, Indian Territory.
Date: 1840~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Congressional Globe, Volume 8: Twenty-Sixth Congress, First Session (open access)

The Congressional Globe, Volume 8: Twenty-Sixth Congress, First 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. The index to the Globe starts on page 3; the appendix starts after page 552 with a separate index at the end.
Date: 1840
Creator: Blair & Rives
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Daguerreotype of Henry Jones]

Daguerreotype of Henry Jones. He is wearing a dark jacket with a lighter colored jacket underneath. Also, he is wearing a light colored vest, white collared shirt and a dark tie. He has a full beard and his glasses are pushed up onto his forehead. Enclosed in a gold toned frame.
Date: 1840/1861
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dallas County Probate Case 687: Wilburn, Robt. (Deceased) (open access)

Dallas County Probate Case 687: Wilburn, Robt. (Deceased)

Dallas County probate record regarding the case of Wilburn, Robt. (died December 1853) and N. Wilburn (Executor or Guardian)
Date: 1840/1969-10-31
Creator: Dallas County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dallas County Probate Case 1868: Norton, A.B. (Deceased) (open access)

Dallas County Probate Case 1868: Norton, A.B. (Deceased)

Dallas County probate record regarding the case of Norton, A.B. (died December 31, 1893) and H.H. Smith (Executor or Guardian). Founded Norton's Union Intelligencer. Had artifacts relating to Henry Clay, property in Texas and Ohio.
Date: 1840/1848-03-10
Creator: Dallas County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dallas County Probate Case 2514: Elam, J.F. (Deceased) (open access)

Dallas County Probate Case 2514: Elam, J.F. (Deceased)

Dallas County probate record regarding the case of Elam, J.F. (died September 25, 1901) and W.B. Elam (Executor or Guardian). James Franklin Elam was born 11-Nov-1863 and is buried in Pleasant Mound Cemetery Dallas Texas along with his wife Mary and many members of their family.
Date: 1840/1903-08-24
Creator: Dallas County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dallas County Probate Case 2554: Carmack, Jno. W. (Minor) (open access)

Dallas County Probate Case 2554: Carmack, Jno. W. (Minor)

Dallas County probate record regarding the case of Carmack, Jno. W. (Minor) and Sam V. Carmack (Executor or Guardian). This was a contested guardianship.
Date: 1840/1904-08-13
Creator: Dallas County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Diana Campbell Parr]

A photograph of Diana Campbell Parr, daughter of privateer James Campbell and wife of Solomon Parr. Mrs. Campbell is wearing a long-sleeved, full-length dark dress with a bow at the neck and gloves.
Date: 1840~/1850
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Fayette County

Map of the Prairies and Lakes region covering Fayette County, Texas. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: 1840
Creator: Sandusky, W. H.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

"Genl. Austins map of Texas with parts of the adjoining states"

"Genl. Austins map of Texas with parts of the adjoining states"
Date: 1840
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Henry Wilcox]

A photograph of a sketch of Henry Wilcox, an early settler of Shoal Point. In the sketch, Mr. Wilcox is wearing a dark suit coat, a white shirt and black bow tie.
Date: [1840..1853]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Illinois and Missouri.

Map shows early nineteenth century Illinois and Missouri counties, township grid, canals, existing and proposed railroads, mineral resources and mining activity, mills, swamps, and notable physical features. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:1,100,000].
Date: 1840
Creator: Tanner, Henry Schenck, 1786-1858
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Jackson County

Map of Jackson County, Texas, including the Gulf Coast region. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: 1840
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Jackson County

Map of Jackson County, Texas, including the Gulf Coast region. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: 1840
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Jackson County

Cadastral map of Jackson County, Texas in the Gulf Coast region. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: 1840~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Jefferson County

Map of Jefferson County, Texas, including the Gulf Coast region. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: 1840
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Jefferson County

Map of Jefferson County, Texas, including the Gulf Coast region. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: 1840
Creator: Delano, O. H.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Laws of the Republic of Texas, Passed at the Session of the Fourth Congress.  In one volume. (open access)

Laws of the Republic of Texas, Passed at the Session of the Fourth Congress. In one volume.

Front cover, spine, and title page of a volume of laws of the Republic of Texas. One of a two-volume set; this volume contains 4 volumes and is the personal copy of Anson Jones; Jones' signature throughout
Date: 1840
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mann's plan of parts of farm lots nos. 13 and 17 [Buffalo, New York]

Map shows mid-nineteenth century Buffalo, New York street names, block and lot numbers, ownership, railroad line bounded by Emslie, Howard, and East Streets, Little Buffalo Creek, and the hydraulic canal. Includes notes. Cadastral map. Scale [1:1200].
Date: [1840..1860]
Creator: Emslie, Peter
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History