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Galveston City Directory, 1868-1869
General directory for Galveston, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, it contains "a complete business directory and street guide."
Date:
1868
Creator:
Marston, C. W.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Fannie Coats Lawrence]
Portrait of Fannie Coats Lawrence, mother of Samuel Augustus Lawrence and Stephen Decatur Lawrence. A handwritten note on the front of the photo says "Costume 1868ish but could be she, as many older persons, wore dresses into later years (1875?)."
Date:
[1868..1875]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Walker Sisters]
Portrait of Lizzie Walker in a polka-dot dress standing next to a young Louisa Hill Walker Lawrence in a chair.
Date:
[1868..1872]
Creator:
Wells, G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - May 3, 1867]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated May 3, 1867 and sent from Galveston, in which he writes about the business, which he left to take care of and when he plans to return home.
Date:
May 3, 1867
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Tintype Portrait of Luana J. Pratt]
Tintype portrait of Luana J. Pratt wearing a dark dress with a white collar.
Date:
April 1867
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Whitlock - January 29, 1867]
Letter from E. Whitlock to her sister, dated January 29, 1867, giving information about friends and family and sending greetings.
Date:
January 29, 1867
Creator:
Whitlock, E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Tintype Portrait of Charles Clark Tolman]
Tintype portrait of Charles Clark Tolman. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Will Luana please accept this from her friend Charles."
Date:
1867~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley - October 28, 1866]
Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley, dated October 28, 1866 and sent from Fairfield, in which she writes about her and their children's excitement for him to return home and about how his last letter bored her.
Date:
October 28, 1866
Creator:
Bradley, Minnie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - October 21, 1866]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated October 21, 1866 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about his letter-writing process and mentions a speech made by Col. Carter and news that the House of Representatives should adjourn on November 6.
Date:
October 21, 1866
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - October 16, 1866]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated October 16, 1866 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about his thoughts about the Legislature and when it will adjourn.
Date:
October 16, 1866
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley - October 10, 1866]
Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley, dated October 10, 1866 and sent from Fairfield, in which she writes about the health of their two daughters and the marriage of their friends.
Date:
October 10, 1866
Creator:
Bradley, Minnie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - October 9, 1866]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated October 9, 1866 and sent from Austin, in which he cautions her to stay in town because of sickness in the surrounding areas, and describes the difficulty of writing the letter during a session of the House of Representatives.
Date:
October 9, 1866
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - September 30 and October 2, 1866]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated September 30 and October 2, 1866 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about a cholera outbreak being resolved and his fears that the Legislature will not adjourn as soon as he expected.
Date:
1866-09-30/1866-10-02
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley - September 26, 1866]
Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley, dated September 26, 1866, in which she writes about her health and about pictures which he sent to her.
Date:
September 26, 1866
Creator:
Bradley, Minnie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David B. Heartzell to Miss Mary Ann Love - August 19, 1866]
Letter from David B. Heartzell to his sister, Mary Ann Love in Fairfield, Texas, dated August 19, 1866, in which he writes about the cholera epidemic in the area and its effect on his return to Texas by steamboat, and about the health of his family members.
Date:
September 19, 1866
Creator:
Heartzell, David B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - September 19, 20, and 22, 1866]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated September 19, 20, and 22, 1866 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about a bill that he was able to pass in the House and a recent outbreak of cholera, and wishes her a happy anniversary.
Date:
1866-09-19/1866-09-22
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - September 18, 1866]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated September 18, 1866 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about receiving her letter and sending her a picture of himself.
Date:
September 18, 1866
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - September 9, 1866]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated September 9, 1866 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about his first speech to the House of Representatives.
Date:
September 9, 1866
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - September 4, 1866]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated September 4, 1866 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about missing her and the possibility of his returning home in October, and mentions the conditions of his lodgings.
Date:
September 4, 1866
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley - September 2, 1866]
Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley, dated September 2, 1866 and sent from Fairfield, in which she writes about becoming upset when she didn't receive a letter from him and updates him on their family and friends.
Date:
September 2, 1866
Creator:
Bradley, Minnie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley - August 26, 1866]
Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley, dated August 26, 1866 and sent from Fairfield, in which she writes about the inconsistency of the mail, talks about the health of their two daughters, and asks him to write her a love letter.
Date:
August 26, 1866
Creator:
Bradley, Minnie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - August 19, 1866]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated August 19, 1866 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about an "Inaugural Ball" he attended, and the possibility of the Legislature adjourning until the winter.
Date:
August 19, 1866
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - August 12, 1866]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated August 12, 1866 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about his new position as a member of the Legislature.
Date:
August 12, 1866
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston City Directory, 1866-1867
General directory for Galveston, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, it contains "the early history of Galveston, the officers of the existing city government, together with full details of all public improvements, institutions and associations, public enterprises, etc."
Date:
1866
Creator:
W. Richardson & Co.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History