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Confession of Sin
Notes for a sermon on the confession of sins as it relates to pardon and purification.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Michael Reed's deed]
Copy of Michael Reed's deed. On verso of page one there are two separate statements towards the bottom of the page; the first, dated August 21, 1837, was made by W.D. Thompson stating that the original deed was ordered by the court to be recorded. The second statement, dated October 1, 1856, was made my Stroud Melton, clerk of the county court of Milam County certifying that the deed copy is correct.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Steele, Guillermo H.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Rebecca Reed's petition against the family of Michael Reed]
Copy of petition of Rebecca Reed against the heirs of Michael Reed, claiming that she had been the wife of Michael Reed and had lawful claim to his estate.
Date:
July 9, 1860
Creator:
Richard, A.W.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence with Anne Crutchfield]
Letter from Anne Crutchfield to parents discussing the condition and progress of the children in the colonial America program
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Anne Crutchfield
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Doctrine of Christian Perfection
Notes for a sermon considering the nature of Christian perfection as perfect love, especially of God and of each other.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Education
Speech on education that discusses the necessity of addressing the body, mind, and soul. On the backside of this written speech are personal notes.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope addressed to Lizzie Johnson]
Envelope addressed to Lizzie Johnson, Austin, Travis Co., Texas from unknown correspondent in Big Bend, Louisiana.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope addressed to Miss Lizzie Johnson, Austin City, Texas]
Envelope addressed to Lizzie Johnson from unknown correspondent.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope addressed to Miss Lizzie Johnson, Austin, Texas]
Envelope, with blind stamped flowers, addressed to Lizzie Johnson in Austin, Texas.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope addressed to Miss Lizzie Johnson, Bethel PO, Anderson County, Texas]
Envelope addressed to Miss Lizzie Johnson, Bethel Post Office, Anderson County, Texas from "Capt's Mill".
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope addressed to Miss Lizzie Johnston]
Orange envelope addressed to Miss Lizzie Johnston, e.g. Lizzie Johnson.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope addressed to Mrs. Lizzie Williams]
Envelope addressed to Mrs. Lizzie Williams, Austin. Williams was Lizzie Johnson's married name.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fragment of notes for a sermon]
Fragment of notes for a sermon touching on men in relation to divinity and the purifying element in sin.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The humiliation and exaltation of Jesus Christ
Notes for a sermon on the virtue of humility through the example of Jesus Christ and celebrates the exaltation of his human nature, charity, success of his gospel.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Index to Contract Book
This is the index for the Belford Contract books. The Belford Lumber Company was a well-known and respected business that operated in Georgetown, Texas, from 1891 until 1967. This company built some of the most architecturally and historically significant buildings and homes in Georgetown. C. S. Belford, the company’s founder, was known by other builders of his time as one of the best judges of construction in the state. The index has visible cloth tabs (on for each letter of the alphabet plus "Mc" and minus "X" and "Y" and "Z" share a tab). Smaller alphabet tabs are also visible at the bottom of the pages. On the backs of the pages that correspond with each letter (some are front and back) are a list of names (in Last, First format) with a short description of the job underneath ("Porch," "Addition to Residence," "Roof on Barn," "Hat Case," Sleeping Porch," etc). There is a bracket to the right of these lines and to the right of it is a number with a check mark next to it.
Date:
191X
Creator:
Belford, C. S.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from Oscar Palliamis to Lizzie Johnson, undated]
Invitation from Oscar Palliamis[?] to Lizzie Johnson for a party in an unknown location at an unknown date and time.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Palliamis, Oscar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to Lizzie Johnson for the American Ball]
Invitation for Lizzie Johnson to attend the American Ball on the 23rd of the unknown month of mailing, unknown year. It is also unknown where the ball was held.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The joyful flourishing of Christ's Kingdom
Notes for a sermon telling the story of a prophet experiencing the wonder of the Kingdom of God.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J.F. Powers to Lizzie Johnson, undated]
Letter from J.F. Powers to Lizzie Johnson asking to begin a correspondence with Johnson.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Powers, J. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret Lea Houston (Mrs Sam Houston) to Sam Houston - March 16, 1848]
Letter from Margaret in Huntsville, Texas, to General Sam Houston in Washington, D.C. The letter is addressed to "My dearest love" and records her affection for her husband, her desire for his salvation, references to their children and relatives, and details of illnesses. Letter heavily mended with tape, laminated, and has lacuna.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Houston, Margaret Lea, -- 1819-1867
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Brother Fisher, from E.A. Simons]
Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher from E.A. Simons inquiring if he has received the money he sent in paying back an advance and asks his opinion regarding selling a particular tract of land. He also discusses the health and illnesses of various acquaintances.
Date:
18XX-03-18
Creator:
Simons, E. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Lizzie Johnson dated March 31st]
Letter from Jesse to Lizzie Johnson, discussing a favor Lizzie asked of Jesse.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Lizzie Johnson from Dic]
Letter to Lizzie Johnson from Dic on various topics, including Chappell Hill, and preparations that Texan Confederate troops are making to join the Civil War battles in the eastern theater.
Date:
186u
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Lizzie Johnson from Fannie]
Letter to addressed to Lizzie Johnson from Fannie, dated March 7th. Fannie states that the recipient (Emma Johnson?) is now married, and expresses concern over their new address. The letter also discusses Kleberg Trigg, noting he is busy and is a colonel.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History