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[Texas Land Grant to the Heirs of James Maxwell, June 17, 1856]
Land grant conferring four hundred and forty seven acres of land from Peters' Colony in Collin County, Texas, to the heirs of James Maxwell. The grant includes a description of the area's borders. It is signed by Governor Elisha M. Pease.
Date:
June 17, 1856
Creator:
Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deed from William Patterson to Henry Maxwell, April 3, 1856]
Deed in which William Patterson sells property to Henry Maxwell for ten dollars. The borders of the property are described.
Date:
April 3, 1856
Creator:
Patterson, William
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, August 27, 1856]
Letter from Joseph Carroll to his son Joseph A. Carroll asking him to come visit Louisiana soon. He also discusses a recent Democratic election.
Date:
August 27, 1856
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Craig Alexander to Joseph A. Carroll, April 7, 1856]
Letter from Craig Alexander to Joseph A. Carroll telling him news from Missouri, and asking after Thomas, who went to western Texas and has disappeared.
Date:
April 7, 1856
Creator:
Alexander, Craig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, February 19, 1856]
Letter from Joseph Carroll to his son Joseph A. Carroll telling him that Carroll does not need to be repaid the money he gave his son to move to Texas. He also mentions that he is in better health.
Date:
February 19, 1856
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward B. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, January 13, 1856]
Letter from Edward B. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll. He discusses the winter weather in Missouri, as well as the health of the family.
Date:
January 13, 1856
Creator:
Carroll, Edward B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas M. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, May 4, 1856]
Letter from Thomas M. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll. He tells of the recent deaths in Louisiana, Missouri, and discusses the politics of the state in detail.
Date:
May 4, 1856
Creator:
Carroll, Thomas M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth C. Pew to Joseph A. Carroll, October 31, 1856]
Letter from Elizabeth C. Pew to Joseph A. Carroll telling of her recent illness, recent marriages in Louisiana, and the state of their family.
Date:
October 31, 1856
Creator:
Pew, Elizabeth C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, January 27, 1856]
Letter from William Carroll to his brother Joseph A. Carroll informing him of the news from Louisiana, Missouri. He discusses the price of produce and animals, and mentions several weddings that have occurred. He also mentions that he would like to spend a winter in Texas.
Date:
January 27, 1856
Creator:
Carroll, William
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary L. Woods to Joseph A. Carroll, August 28, 1856]
Letter from Mary L. Woods to her uncle Joseph A. Carroll talking about whether or not he intends to marry. She asks about Texas and politics, and speaks of her family.
Date:
August 28, 1856
Creator:
Woods, Mary L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History