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The Poetic Gift : or, Alphabet in Rhyme (open access)

The Poetic Gift : or, Alphabet in Rhyme

Child's pictorial primer with the alphabet, and wood-cut illustrated rhymes to teach the letters.
Date: 1840/1849
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sewing basket

None
Date: 1840/1901
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Texas.

Photocopied hand colored map showing grants circa 1840.
Date: 1840
Creator: Conclin, George.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope, September 15, 1840] (open access)

[Envelope, September 15, 1840]

Envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore, Millright, Sherman (Texas) that has a post mark from McKinney, Texas, September 13. A note in the lower right corner says that it was read on September 25, 1840. Another note is on the lower left corner and it reads, "Care of Hall & Chapman."
Date: September 13, 1840
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Land Grant Deed (open access)

Land Grant Deed

Land Grant
Date: January 1, 1841
Creator: Republic of Texas
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of Texas

Hand colored map of Texas circa 1841 showing major rivers, the Old Spanish Road, U.S. Traders Road and some topographical features.
Date: 1841
Creator: Ikin, Arthur
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

A new map of Texas.

"Boundaries of Texas. Political, Conventional, and Natural." Relief shown pictorially.
Date: 1841
Creator: Day & Haghe
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Notes of the United States of North America, During a Phrenological Visit in 1898-9-40: Volume 1 (open access)

Notes of the United States of North America, During a Phrenological Visit in 1898-9-40: Volume 1

Notes and descriptions of things seen during the author's visit to the United States from 1838-1840. Includes detailed information on visits to various institutions, people met, and the author's views on religion and education.
Date: 1841
Creator: Combe, George, 1788-1858
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Notes of the United States of North America, During a Phrenological Visit in 1898-9-40: Volume 3 (open access)

Notes of the United States of North America, During a Phrenological Visit in 1898-9-40: Volume 3

Notes and descriptions of things seen during the author's visit to the United States from 1838-1840. Includes detailed information on visits to various institutions, people met, and the author's views on religion and education.
Date: 1841
Creator: Combe, George, 1788-1858
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Notes of the United States of North America, during a phrenological visit in 1898-39-40: Volume 2 (open access)

Notes of the United States of North America, during a phrenological visit in 1898-39-40: Volume 2

Notes and descriptions of things seen during the author's visit to the United States from 1838-1840. Includes detailed information on visits to various institutions, people met, and the author's views on religion and education.
Date: 1841
Creator: Combe, George, 1788-1858
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Texas: the rise, progress, and prospects of the Republic of Texas.

A map of the south central United States. There are many territories and landmarks represented on this map. The focus of the map is on Texas but there are a few other surrounding states on the map.
Date: 1841
Creator: Kennedy, William
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas: the rise, progress, and prospects of the Republic of Texas, Vol.1 (open access)

Texas: the rise, progress, and prospects of the Republic of Texas, Vol.1

None
Date: January 1, 1841
Creator: Kennedy, William
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas: The Rise, Progress, and Prospects of the Republic of Texas. Volume 2 (open access)

Texas: The Rise, Progress, and Prospects of the Republic of Texas. Volume 2

None
Date: 1841
Creator: Kennedy, William
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1841 April 3. (open access)

[Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1841 April 3.

Texas Land Grant.
Date: April 3, 1841
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of Texas : compiled from surveys recorded in the land office of Texas and other official surveys

Hand drawn map of the Republic of Texas showing counties, cities, towns, rivers, creeks, roads, railroads and topographical features. Insets showing the western United States, and Plan of Galveston Bay
Date: April 17, 1841
Creator: Arrowsmith, John, 1790-1873
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from Charles B. Moore to David Graves, September 28, 1841] (open access)

[Receipt from Charles B. Moore to David Graves, September 28, 1841]

Receipt from Charles B. Moore to David Graves. It has figures written in pencil.
Date: September 28, 1841
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Central America. II. Including Texas, California, and the northern states of Mexico

Map of Texas and northern Mexico, as well as the surrounding area. Texas is outlined in green, Mexican states are outlined in yellow, and the map also notes major cities and geography, with relief shown by hachures.
Date: 1842
Creator: J & C. Walker
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Land Grant Deed (open access)

Land Grant Deed

Land grant for Mary Gest signed by Sam Houston.
Date: January 1, 1842
Creator: Republic of Texas
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1842 February 26. (open access)

[Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1842 February 26.

Texas land grant. Signed by Sam Houston.
Date: February 26, 1842
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for sale of slave to A. D. Kennard, October 10,  1842] (open access)

[Receipt for sale of slave to A. D. Kennard, October 10, 1842]

Receipt for sale of a slave from Thomas Smith to A.D. Kennard. She is described as a 14 year old girl named Adlin.
Date: October 10, 1842
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Keepsake and letter]

Scan of a keepsake next to a letter, the letter reads "I made this little keepsake from a counter---- which was woven by my grandmother from home --- thread and given to my mother on her wedding day May 15, 1834. Mother, December 25, 1915. Two negro women with a child were given her also - wouldn't they make queer bridal presents for this century? Who can say Christianity is not making ----!"
Date: 1843/1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Paper Fragment with Notes] (open access)

[Paper Fragment with Notes]

Paper fragment with handwritten notes. There are several dates written on the front ranging from October 11, 1843 to November 19, 1845, along with some dollar amounts next to each date. The writing on the back mentions God and the church and other religious topics.
Date: 1843/1845
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Travels in Egypt, Arabia Petræa, and the Holy Land.

Map of Egypt, Arabia Petraea and Palestine showing Dr. Olin's route. Inset of Sinai with points of interest.
Date: 1843
Creator: Olin, Stephen, 1797-1851.
Object Type: Map
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt from E. L. Durrett to Charles B. Moore, September 16, 1843] (open access)

[Receipt from E. L. Durrett to Charles B. Moore, September 16, 1843]

Receipt from E. L. Durrett for $13.75 plus interest to Charles B. Durrett, most likely in Gallatin, Tennessee. It was to be payable out of the proceeds of A. F. Hall's note when collected.
Date: August 16, 1843
Creator: Durrett, Edward Luther
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library