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"Extracts from memoirs & pocket memorandum books"
Biographical information about Anson Jones in the hand of Mary Jones; not dated but appears to post-date the Civil War
Date:
1860~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward S. Burch to Mr. Veazey, 1860]
Letter from Edward S. Burch to Mr. Veazey regarding the estate of his uncle, Edward Burch. Lois Jean Cooper Mayer Collection, Supplement 2
Date:
1860
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Life of Col. David Crockett
Life of Col. David Crockett, written by himself. Comprising his early life, hunting adventures, service under General Jackson in the Creek war, electioneerng speeches, career in Congress, triumphamnt tour in the northern states, and service in the Texan war. To which is added, an account of Colonel Crockett's glorious death at the Alamo, while fighting in defence of Texan independence. By the editor.
Date:
1860
Creator:
Crockett, Davy
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Y. Sheppard Veazey (1827-1878)]
(a) Photograph of Y. Sheppard Veazey (1827-1878) of Gay Hill, TX ca. 1860; (b) frame. Lois Jean Cooper Mayer Collection, Supplement 2
Date:
1860
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward S. Burch to his sister, Sarah Zimmerman, March 1860]
Letter from Edward S. Burch to his sister, Sarah Zimmerman, regarding the sale of some 30 negroes from their uncle's estate. Lois Jean Cooper Mayer Collection, Supplement 2
Date:
March 1860
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt to Alexander Simon from Z. Motley for slave, Rubin, 1860]
Papers of Alexander Simon. Receipt to Simon from Z. Motley for payment of $1500 for male slave, Rubin.
Date:
March 13, 1860
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sarah Zimmerman granting power of attorney to her agent, April 4, 1860]
Sarah Zimmerman, descendant of Edward Birch (Burch) granting power of attorney to her agent. Lois Jean Cooper Mayer Collection, Supplement 2.
Date:
April 4, 1860
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping about Alamo participants, April 12, 1860]
Papers of Jesse Grimes. News article concerns death of Grimes' son Calvin Grimes at Alamo, along with Jonathan Lindley, and Tapley Holland
Date:
April 12, 1860
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement certifying G.M. Mooring as Clerk of the County Court of Grimes County, May 3, 1860, and signed by Governor Sam Houston]
Statement certifying G.M. Mooring as Clerk of the County Court of Grimes County and signed by Governor Sam Houston. Lois Jean Cooper Mayer Collection, Supplement 2
Date:
May 3, 1860
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"Concurrent Resolutions Relative to the State of the Union on Coercion"
Resolutions introduced to the Senate by Mr. Watson on January 22,1861.
Date:
January 22, 1861
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jesse Grimes to his wife Rosanna Grimes, March 18, 1861]
Papers of Jesse Grimes. Letter from Jesse Grimes to Rosanna Grimes (wife) concerning trip to Austin, mentions death of William Grimes due to pneumonia.
Date:
March 18, 1861
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from John R. Baylor, June 4, 1861]
Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor Papers. Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from John R. Baylor regarding leaving for Virginia to serve in guerilla force
Date:
June 4, 1861
Creator:
Baylor, John R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"General Laws of the Ninth Legislature of the State of Texas"
Laws of Texas
Date:
1862
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of sale]
Bill of sale from Ambrose D. Harper to Alexander Simon for two negro slaves
Date:
January 13, 1862
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of Sale to Alexander Simon from W.P. Moore for slave Sarah, 1862]
Papers of Alexander Simon. Bill of Sale to Simon from W.P. Moore for $900 for female slave, Sarah.
Date:
September 27, 1862
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of Sale to Julia R. Simons from Adam Hill for slave, Julia and her 2 year old daughter]
Papers of Alexander Simon. Bill of Sale to Julia R. Simons (wife) from Adam Hill for $1200 for female slave, Julia and her 2 year old daughter.
Date:
December 5, 1862
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Lavinia Abercrombie, December 18, 1862]
Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor Papers. Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Lavinia Abercrombie regarding wartime activities and family matters
Date:
December 18, 1862
Creator:
Abercrombie, Lavinia
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"Register of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the Navy of the Confederate States, to January 1, 1863"
Register of Confederate Navy officers
Date:
January 1, 1863
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Presidential Proclamation
Proclamation issued by Lincoln concerning designation of areas in rebellion and emancipation in those areas.
Date:
January 2, 1863
Creator:
Lincoln, Abraham
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Walker Wheeler, May 26, 1863]
Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Walker Wheeler regarding Civil War news. Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor Papers.
Date:
May 26, 1863
Creator:
Wheeler, Walker
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Lavinia Abercrombie, June 10, 1863]
Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor Papers. Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Lavinia Abercrombie regarding the war and family matters
Date:
June 10, 1863
Creator:
Abercrombie, Lavinia
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"Disabling and Capture of the Federal Gunboats 'Sachem' and 'Clifton' in the Attack on Sabine Pass, Texas, September 8th, 1863"
Line engraving shows USS Clifton on the left and USS Sachem on the right. Published in "The Soldier in our Civil War" Vol. II
Date:
September 8, 1863
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Image
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Engraved print of Abraham Lincoln
Head-and-shoulders portrait of Abraham Lincoln with notation in lower left corner, "From life by F.B. Carpenter, 1864,"
Date:
1864
Creator:
Carpenter, F. B.
Object Type:
Artwork
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"Declaration by President Lincoln that the port of Brownsville, TX shall be opened to Non-military trade"
General Orders, no. 69
Date:
February 22, 1864
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History