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[Photograph of Petersburg Courthouse]
Photograph of The Old Tavern Stand, Townsend Inn, Nelson Academy, and Petersburg Courthouse (one building) in Lavaca County, Texas. Petersburg, Texas, the first seat of Lavaca County when the county was organized in August 1846, was located six miles southeast of Hallettsville. Hallettsville was made the county seat in an 1852 election.
Date:
[1846..1880]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Murchison Lodge #80 Minutes: 1850-1853]
Minutes of the Freemason Murchison Lodge documenting news and activities within the group, discussions, and a ledger of dues payments.
Date:
1850/1853
Creator:
Freemasons. Murchison Lodge No. 80 (Hallettsville, Tex.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Murchison Lodge #80 Minutes: 1854-1869]
Minutes of the Freemason Murchison Lodge from 1854 to 1869 documenting news and activities within the group, discussions, and listing the officers present at meetings.
Date:
1854/1869
Creator:
Freemasons. Murchison Lodge No. 80 (Hallettsville, Tex.)
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Murchison Lodge, No. 80: Membership, 1854-1873]
Book containing the membership directory, ledger of dues and other financial expenses of Murchison Lodge, No. 80, and meeting minutes. The beginning of the book lists the lodge members in alphabetical order, and the financial records for dues payments and lodge expenses are in the second part of the book followed by meeting minutes.
Date:
1854/1873
Creator:
Muchison Lodge, No. 80
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Report of the Standing Committee of Murchison Lodge No. 80
Financial report of the Standing Committee of the Murchison Lodge No. 80 from January 1856 to December 1856. The report includes a summary of recommendations by the committee members, "John Harrell," "T. H. Streich," and "J. M[..]lly,"and a list of the dues from each member, the amount in arrears, and the cash on hand for the organization.
Date:
December 6, 1856
Creator:
Harrell, John & Streich, T. H.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Joshua Chapter, No. 43: Treasurer's Report, 1859]
Report from the treasurer of the Joshua Chapter, No. 43 summarizing the chapter's financial status in 1859.
Date:
1859
Creator:
Rufael, R. C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Recommendation Letter for James Nalkey, March 5, 1866]
Introductory letter and recommendations for James Nalkey asking permission to transfer to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
Date:
March 5, 1866
Creator:
Devall, Sam
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Joshua Chapter No. 43, Citations and Charges vs. H. M. Tippet]
Document bringing formal charges against H. M. Tippet for his conduct as a member of the Joshua Chapter, No. 43 of the Royal Arch Masons.
Date:
1869
Creator:
Huster, B. H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Joshua Chapter No. 43: Copy of Citation and Charges vs. H. M. Tippet]
Document describing the charges of unmasonic conduct against H. M. Tippet and requesting H. B. Huster's appearance for the trial and investigation of the charges.
Date:
1869
Creator:
Huster, B. H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Murchison Lodge #80 Minutes: 1869-1892]
Minutes of the Freemason Murchison Lodge documenting the officers present at meetings, news and activities within the group.
Date:
1869/1892
Creator:
Freemasons. Murchison Lodge No. 80 (Hallettsville, Tex.)
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Note Regarding Joshua Chapter, July 9, 1870]
Note discussing information related to the Joshua Chapter, No. 43 and dated "Hallettsville July 9, 1870."
Date:
July 9, 1870
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Recommendation Letter for L. L. Bissell, September 10, 1870]
Introductory letter and recommendations for L. L. Bissell asking permission to transfer to Order of the Eastern Star, Lodge No. 137.
Date:
September 10, 1870
Creator:
Dixon, John A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Sam Devall to B. H. Huster, February 8, 1871]
Letter from Sam Devall to B. H. Huster summoning Huster to appear at the Hall of the Joshua Chapter No. 43 on the first Monday in March for a trial and investigation.
Date:
February 8, 1871
Creator:
Devall, Sam
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Listing Charges Against Mason H. M. Tippet, March 6, 1871]
Letter to the membership of Joshua Chapter No. 43 listing charges against H. M. Tippet of unmasonic activity.
Date:
March 6, 1871
Creator:
Foster, T. B.; Green, Lee & Hestin, T. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Recommendation Letter for N. L. Norton, June 5, 1871]
Introductory letter and recommendations for N. L. Norton asking permission to transfer from Nicholas Chapter No. 41 in Kentucky to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville, Texas.
Date:
June 5, 1871
Creator:
Devall, Sam & Laster, B. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Recommendation Letter for L. S. Teppey, July 8, 1871]
Introductory letter and recommendations for L. S. Teppey asking permission to transfer from Murchison Lodge No. 80 to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
Date:
July 8, 1871
Creator:
Streich, T. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Recommendation Letter for I. F. Bennett, September 22, 1871]
Introductory letter and recommendations for I. F. Bennett asking permission to transfer from Murchison Lodge No. 80 in Hallettsville to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
Date:
September 22, 1871
Creator:
Allen, W. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Recommendation Letter for L. B. Allen, September 22, 1871]
Introductory letter and recommendations for L. B. Allen asking permission to transfer from Murchison Lodge No. 80 in Hallettsville to Joshua Chapter No. 43.
Date:
September 22, 1871
Creator:
Devall, Sam
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry M. Ehrenwerth to Members of Joshua Chapter No. 43, November 2, 1871]
Letter from Henry W. Ehrenwerth to the High Priest, King, Scribe, and Members of Joshua Chapter No. 43 of the Royal Arch Masons requesting a waiver of jurisdiction for Friench Simpson. The letter is impressed with a seal with the text, "[..] R. A. Chapter No. 46 Texas" in the border.
Date:
November 2, 1871
Creator:
Ehrenwerth, Henry M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Recommendation Letter for Henry Crocker, December 4, 1871]
Introductory letter and recommendations for Henry Crocker asking permission to transfer from Murchison Lodge No. 80 in Hallettsville to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
Date:
December 4, 1871
Creator:
Allen, W. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Joshua Chapter, List of Expenses, 1872]
Document listing the expenses of the Joshua Chapter from January 1, 1872 to May 2, 1873.
Date:
1872
Creator:
Clarke, Robert
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Joshua Chapter No. 43, Annual Returns, January, 1872]
Returns of the Joshua Chapter, No. 43 to the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas listing the membership as of January, 1872, the changes in membership over the prior year, and the dues paid by the Joshua Chapter.
Date:
March 11, 1872
Creator:
Devall, Sam
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Recommendation Letter for N. H. Cort, September 20, 1872
Introductory letter and recommendations for N. H. Cort asking permission to transfer from Murchison Lodge No. 80 in Hallettsville to Joshua Chapter No. 43.
Date:
September 20, 1872
Creator:
Devall, Sam & Boyce, W. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter of Dimit for Peter Turner, November 27, 1872]
Letter of dimit and introduction for Peter Turner stating he is in good standing and dismissed from his membership Plains Chapter No. 34 in Louisiana.
Date:
November 27, 1872
Creator:
Trath, R. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History