Front cover of an article regarding the annexation of Texas.

Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from 1844 to 1849 including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.

Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from 1844 to 1849 including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.

Treasury warrant for $237.50 from the Republic of Texas to William Ochiltree, Washington, for compensation of Chief Justice and seven associate judges; signed by auditor H.W. Raglin and comptroller James B. Shaw

An affidavit—related to a legal dispute between enslavers William R. Smith and John W. Cloud ("Smith v. Cloud")—by Sheriff William McMaster regarding his seizure of Grace, an enslaved woman, and her three children.

A bill of sale for enslaver William McMaster’s purchase of a Harriet, an enslaved woman, from enslaver William B. Smith. E.M. Pease, also an enslaver, was a witness to the transaction.

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with some advertising.

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.

Receipt for 50 French francs paid to H. E. Reisacher from Huth on behalf of Castro. Signed H. E. Reisacher on January 5, 1844 in Galveston. "Received from Mr. Louis [Huth on beh]alf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 56 francs 50 centimes paid to A. Bartz for his passage from Galveston, with promise to repay in goods or cash at the end of six months. Signed A. Bartz on January 5, 1844 in Galveston. "Received from Mister Louis Huth on behalf of Mister Castro."

Bi-weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.

Receipt for 10 francs, 50 cents paid to [Jacob] Schertz, with promise to repay as soon as possible. Signed [Jacob] Schertz on January 6, 1844 in Galveston. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mister H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 15 francs, 50 cents paid to J. Doux, with promise to repay as soon as possible in cash or goods. Signed J. Doux on January 6, 1844 in Galveston: "I have received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mister H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 20 francs, 50 cents paid to Antoine Helger. Signed Antoine Helger on January 6, 1844 in Galveston. "... received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 25 francs, 50 cents paid to Joseph Dietrich for passage and provisions, to be repaid as soon as possible in either cash or goods. Signed Joseph Dietrich on January 6, 1844 in Galveston. "Received from Mister Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enri] Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 33 francs, 67 cents paid to Traber for passage from Galveston, to be repaid as soon as possible in either cash or goods. Signed Traber on January 6, 1844 in Galveston. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 47 francs, 50 cents paid to [Belingny] Philip for passage from Galveston, to be repaid as soon as possible. Signed [Belingny] Philip on January 6, 1844 in Galveston. "Received from Mister Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 81 francs, 10 cents paid to Justin Bulacher. Signed Justin Bulacher on January 6, 1844 on Galveston. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro."

Receipt for 100 francs paid to Oualline. Signed Oualline on January 6, 1844 in Galveston. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 101 francs, 50 cents paid to Jacques Scherrer for passage from Galveston, to be repaid as soon as possible in either cash or goods. Signed Jacques Scherrer on January 6, 1844 in Galveston. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro, in Paris."

Receipt for 103 francs paid to Emmenecher for passage from Galveston, to be repaid as soon as possible in either cash or goods. Signed Emmenecher on January 6, 1844 in Galveston. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.