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[Bill of payment to William Boyles for Mrs. Michael Reed]
Bill of payment for Mrs. [Martha] Michael Reed to pay William Boyles for purchased goods.
Date:
April 25, 1844
Creator:
Boyles, William
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
North America.
Map shows cities, military posts, "Russian America," "British Territory," the United States, Mexico, Central America, and Texas as a separate entity. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:24,600,000].
Date:
1846
Creator:
Boynton, George W., d. 1884
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Maine.
Map shows mid-nineteenth century Maine counties, railroads, roads, cities, and townships. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:1,375,000].
Date:
1845
Creator:
Breese, Samuel, 1802-1873
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Maryland and Delaware.
Map shows mid-nineteenth century Maryland and Delaware counties, railroads, canals, and some roads. Inset: [Map of the] "District of Columbia," [Profile of the] "Cheapeake and Ohio Canal," [Profile of the] "Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (Eastern Part)." Relief shown by hachures and by profile. Scale [ca. 1:1,200,000].
Date:
1845
Creator:
Breese, Samuel, 1802-1873
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Government of the territories; speech of Hon. A.G. Brown, of Mississippi, in the House of Representatives, Saturday, June 3, 1848.
None
Date:
1848
Creator:
Brown, Albert Gallatin
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Abolition and slavery; speech in the House of Representatives, February 3, 1849, in reply to Hon. Richard W. Thompson, of Indiana, on abolition and slavery.
"In reply to the Honorable Richard W. Thompson (Richard Wiggington) on abolition and slavery."
Date:
February 3, 1849
Creator:
Brown, Charles, 1797-1883
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Carte générale des États-Unis Mexicains, de la République du Texas et des etats de l'Amérique Centrale.
Map shows the states, provinces, cities, towns, and areas of Native American habitation in the Republic of Mexico, Central America [shown as Guatemala], and the Republic of Texas. Insets: "Guatemala ou Provinces-unies de l'Amérique Centrale" and [Map of] "Iles Revillagigedo." Probably appeared in the author's Atlas Universal de Geographie Physique, Politique, Ancienne et Moderne, printed in 1846. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date:
1840
Creator:
Brué, Adrien Hubert, 1786-1832
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Carte générale des Îles Antilles : des îles et Bancs de Bahama, des États-Unis de L'Amérique-Centrale, de La Mer du Mexique &a.
Map shows administrative division for Haiti, Jamaica, and Cuba; the political divisions in Central America; the northern coast of Colombia; lettering for Mexico includes Texas, map coloring excludes Texas from Mexico at the Nueces River. Includes historical notes and volcano elevations. Insets: "Détails des Îles Vierges," "La Martinique d'apres les Cartes de M.M. Monnier et Bourgon Duperré," and "La Guadelupe et Iles adjacentes." Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale not noted.
Date:
1845
Creator:
Brué, Adrien Hubert, 1786-1832
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Nouvelle carte du Mexique, du Texas et d'une partie des états limitrophes.
Map shows the geography and settlements of 1840 Mexico and the Republic of Texas along with adjoining areas of the United States. Insets: "détails des environs de Mexico et de la Vera-Cruz" [details near Mexico City and Vera Cruz] and "complément de la carte donnant le Yucatan et une partie des provinces unies de l'Amérique Centrale" [supplement to the map for the Yucatan part of the United Provinces of Central America]. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:5,000,000].
Date:
1840
Creator:
Brué, Adrien Hubert, 1786-1832
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Correct Map of the Seat of War in Mexico
Map of the Seat of War in Mexico, circa 1847. The map has a written description and illustrations surrounding the land and shows topographical data.
Date:
1847~
Creator:
Bruff, Joseph Goldsborough, 1804-1889
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A correct map of the seat of war in Mexico being a copy of Genl. Arista's map, taken at Resaca de la Palma, with additions and corrections; embellished with diagrams of the battles of 8th and 9th May, and capture of Monterey [sic], with a memorandum of forces engaged, results, &c. and plan of Vera Cruz and Castle of San Juan de Ulua.
Map shows portion of Mexico involved in the Battle of Monterrey with historical notes; cities, roads, rivers, and troop movement. Includes: "Explanation" of symbols used, a table of "Heights of Towns & Mountains," and "Memorandum of the Battles of 8th & 9th May." Insets: "Plan of Monterey," "Tampico and its Environs," "Chart of the Bay of Vera Cruz," and a map of the 8th and 9th May 1846 battle. Relief shown by hachures and soundings. Scale [ca. 1:2,210,000].
Date:
1847
Creator:
Bruff, Joseph Goldsborough, 1804-1889
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A correct map of the seat of war in Mexico being a copy of Genl. Arista's map, taken at Resaca de la Palma, with additions and corrections; embellished with diagrams of the battles of 8th and 9th May, and capture of Monterey [sic], with a memorandum of forces engaged, results, &c. and plan of Vera Cruz and Castle of San Juan de Ulua
Map shows portion of Mexico involved in the Battle of Monterrey with historical notes; cities, roads, rivers, and troop movement. Includes: "Explanation" of symbols used, a table of "Heights of Towns & Mountains," and "Memorandum of the Battles of 8th & 9th May." Insets: "Plan of Monterey," "Tampico and its Environs," "Chart of the Bay of Vera Cruz," and a map of the 8th and 9th May 1846 battle. Relief shown by hachures and soundings. Scale [ca. 1:2,210,000].
Date:
1847
Creator:
Bruff, Joseph Goldsborough, 1804-1889
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A correct map of the seat of war in Mexico being a copy of Genl. Arista's map, taken at Resaca de la Palma, with additions and corrections; embellished with diagrams of the battles of 8th and 9th May, and capture of Monterey [sic], with a memorandum of forces engaged, results, &c. and plan of Vera Cruz and Castle of San Juan de Ulua.
Map shows portion of Mexico involved in the Battle of Monterrey with historical notes; cities, roads, rivers, and troop movement. Includes: "Table of Distances," "Memorandum of the Battles of 8th & 9th May," key to symbols "Explanation," "Heights of Towns & Mountains," U.S. emblem of eagle on shield, and ill. views. Insets: "Diagram of the battle ground Feb. 22d and 23d 1847," "Plan of Monterey," "Chart of the Bay of Vera Cruz," and a map showing the battle grounds of the 8th and 9th May 1846. Relief shown by hachures and soundings. Scale [ca. 1: 2,211,800].
Date:
1847
Creator:
Bruff, Joseph Goldsborough, 1804-1889
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Carte générale de l'Amérique Septentrionale
Map shows political boundaries, cities, and geography of North America. Relief shown by hachures. No scale indicated.
Date:
1846
Creator:
Brué, Adrien Hubert, 1786-1832
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Speech of Hon. James Buchanan, of Pennsylvania, in support of the veto power, and in reply to Mr. Clay, of Kentucky : Delivered in the United States Senate, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 1842.
None
Date:
1842
Creator:
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for 15 francs paid to Justin Bulacher, January 15, 1844]
Receipt for 15 francs paid to Justin Bulacher. Signed Justin Bulacher on January 15, 1844 in Port La Vaca. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro."
Date:
January 15, 1844
Creator:
Bulacher, Justin
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for 81 francs, 10 cents paid to Justin Bulacher, January 6, 1844]
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."
Date:
January 6, 1844
Creator:
Bulacher, Justin
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decree relative to the Catholic churches, January 13, 1841]
A decree stating that the churches in and around the vicinity of San Antonio will be used for religious and education purposes only. January 13, 1841.
Date:
January 13, 1841
Creator:
Burnet, David G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The State of Texas, 1836-1845]
Map of the state of Texas, 1836-1845. The map includes bodies of water and sections of Mexico.
Date:
1846
Creator:
Burr, David H.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The North-west-coast of North America and adjacent territories.
Map shows Russian Possessions, treat boundaries between United States and Spanish Possessions (1819) and British Possessions (1818), physical landmarks, "wagon road to Santa Fe," major settlements and forts. Includes image and note: "Facsimile of a Medal struck at Boston in 1787 on occasion of the departure of the vessels Columbia and Washington for the North West Coast of America...." Inset: The North Pacific Ocean and the adjacent coasts and islands. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date:
1840
Creator:
Burr, David H., 1803-1875
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ohio.
Map shows early nineteenth century Ohio counties, township grid, existing canals, proposed canals, roads, railroads, cities, towns, and notable physical features. Street names, public institutions, and select businesses indicated in inset. Includes explanation, remarks, and table of distances. Inset: "Cincinnati." Scale [ca. 1:966,000].
Date:
1846
Creator:
Burr, David H., 1803-1875
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Speech of Mr. Calhoun, of South Carolina, on the Oregon bill. Delivered in the Senate of the United States, June 27, 1848.
None
Date:
1848
Creator:
Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Speech of Mr. Calhoun, of South Carolina, on the Resolutions giving notice to Great Britain of the abrogation of the convention of joint occupancy.
None
Date:
1846
Creator:
Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Speeches of Mr. Calhoun, of South Carolina, on the ten regiment bill; and in reply to Mr. Davis, of Mississippi, and Mr. Cass.
None
Date:
1848
Creator:
Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850; Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 & Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History