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The Texas Banner (Huntsville, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 1, Ed. 1, Thursday, October 21, 1847
Weekly newspaper from Huntsville, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
October 21, 1847
Creator:
Hatch, F.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from Sam Houston to Joseph Ellis, June 12, 1847]
Copy of a letter from Sam Houston to his friend Joseph L. Ellis of Grand Cane at his plantation "Pleasant Lawn." Discusses Judge Worsham, the health of the Houston family, and neighbors. This letter is purported to be a hoax and forgery, as multiple copies exist. It was found folded inside a book that was published in the late 1800s and given to the library over sixty years ago.
Date:
June 12, 1847
Creator:
Houston, Sam
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History