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Sketch of military posts along the California coast between Sacramento and La Paz with inset detailing distances between each post and number of men at each one
Date:
June 19, 1847
Creator:
California. Adjutant's Office.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Richmond Telescope & Register. (Richmond, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 45, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 11, 1840
Weekly newspaper from the Richmond, Texas area that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
April 11, 1840
Creator:
Callender, Sidney S.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of E.G. Sewell]
Portrait of E.G. Sewell, visible from the shoulders up, wearing a dark-colored suit and an overcoat. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "B.Z. Cannaway, Resident Artist, East Side Public Square, Franklin, KY."
Date:
[1840..1924]
Creator:
Cannaway, B. Z.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Canada West, formerly Upper Canada.
Map shows mid-nineteenth century Ontario, Canada railroads, canals, roads, cities, towns, lakes, and rivers. Inset: [Map of Lake Superior]. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:2,028,000].
Date:
1844
Creator:
Carey & Hart
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Binder's Collection: Sarah Carpenter]
Bound compilation of sheet music collected by Sarah Carpenter. The collection includes many works arranged for piano from larger works such as operas, as well as galops, marches, and fantasies. Eugène Ketterer, Brinley Richards, and William Vincent Wallace have multiple works in this volume. About half of the titles were published in New York City, with others in Philadelphia and Boston, as well as several European cities.
Date:
1840/1869
Creator:
Carpenter, Sarah
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Legal document to William E. Kennard, June 27, 1849]
Legal document that states that William E. Kennard has paid $7.50 for a gold watch from the estate of Taylor, now deceased.
Date:
June 27, 1849
Creator:
Case, Uriah F.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Speech of Hon. Lewis Cass, of Michigan, on the proposed occupation of Yucatan ...
None
Date:
1848
Creator:
Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Confidential document addressed to Ferdinand Louis Huth from Henri Castro, October 25, 1843]
Confidential document addressed to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth from H[enr]i Castro informing Huth what he should do if the representatives in Galveston and San Antonio are not there to meet him. Signed Hi. Castro on October 25, 1843 from Antwerp.
Date:
October 25, 1843
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document for Ferdinand Louis Huth from Henri Castro, October 27, 1843]
Document for [Ferdinand] Louis Huth making him Director of the expedition of the colonists aboard the Jean Key. Castro tells him whom to trust, that he should do business in cash or barter only and that if needs an aide, he should ask Mr. Bourgeois. Castro tells him that he should invest in moss and cattle. He also includes, on page 3, a dispatch to Anson Jones, Secretary of State. Signed by Hi. Castro on October 27, 1843 in Antwerp.
Date:
October 27, 1843
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document stating the expenses aboard the Henrich bound for Galveston, December 1843]
Document stating the charges for five chests aboard the Hennrich bound for Galveston. Dated December 5, 1843 in Antwerp. Reverse side is a document stating the expenses for shipment of two chests of merchandise aboard the Hennrich bound for Galveston. Lists contents of chests, including linens and straw hats. Dated December 1, 1843 in Antwerp and signed by Henry [sic] Castro.
Date:
December 1843
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 1, 1845]
Letter from Hr. Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] stating his intentions for his trip to Europe. Signed Hr. Castro on April 1, 1845 in Boston.
Date:
April 1, 1845
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 13, 1845]
Letter from H[enri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] written upon his arrival in Liverpool from Halifax. He states that he will immediately begin work for the colony instead of seeing his family. Signed H. Castro on April 13, 1845 in Liverpool.
Date:
April 13, 1845
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 25, 1845]
Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding his arrival in Antwerp and a new shipment of colonists. Signed H. Castro on April 25, 1845 in Antwerp.
Date:
April 25, 1845
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 25, 1845, Copy 2]
Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding his arrival in Antwerp and a new shipment of colonists. Signed Hr. Castro on April 25, 1845 in Antwerp.
Date:
April 25, 1845
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, August 15, 1845]
Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] announcing that he has won his lawsuit. He instructs him to have Dr. Cupples go to Galveston to meet Mr. Maqueray and route the new colonists through Corpus Christi. He includes details of Huth's appointment as Director and three other commissions. A postscript states that Mr. Maqueray will be unable to leave and a replacement must be found. Signed Hr. Castro on August 15, 1845 in Antwerp.
Date:
August 15, 1845
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 1, 1843]
Letter from H[enri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding Reigert's plan to lease land with 25 families of farmers with the aim of forming an agricultural cooperative.
Date:
December 1, 1843
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 1, 1845]
Letter from H[enr]i Castro to [Ferdinand] L[oui]s Huth explaining his reasons for the creation of the Antwerp Society for Texas Colonization. Signed Hi. Castro on December 1, 1845 in Antwerp.
Date:
December 1, 1845
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 3, 1844]
Letter from H[enri] C[astro] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding his arrival in Washington and telling him that Congress will convene the next day.
Date:
December 3, 1844
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 9, 1844]
Letter from H[enri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] insisting that the soil be plowed and sown. He informs him that arrival of emigrants is increasing and supplies will be important. He states that annexation is likely.
Date:
December 9, 1844
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 14, 1844]
Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding news of the colony and hoping Dreyer is found. He also gives some instructions regarding various people and issues. Signed H. Castro on December 14, 1844 in Washington.
Date:
December 14, 1844
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 22, 1844]
Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding news of the colony. He discusses Haas and Montel and expresses pleasure that Dreyer has returned. Signed H. Castro on December 22, 1844 in Washington.
Date:
December 22, 1844
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, December 29, 1844]
Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] in which he discusses Elliot and funds, carts and oxen, the arrival of [Pfanner] with his settlers and urging him to have the settlers write letters home. Signed H. Castro on December 29, 1844 in Washington.
Date:
December 29, 1844
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 1, 1845]
Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding his success in Congress. He gives details of his trip to Europe including when he expects to return. Signed M. Castro in February 1, 1845 in Galveston.
Date:
February 1, 1845
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 5, 1845]
Letter from [Henri Castro] to Ferdinand [Louis] Huth regarding the arrival of [Pfanner] and his immigrants. Signed H. C. on February 5, 1845 in Galveston.
Date:
February 5, 1845
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History