These two pages are exerpts from a 141-page Receivers Memorandum dated 1887-1888. Pages appear to show payroll advances to O. Henry, here identified by his given name William S. Porter or W.S. Porter, for the months of June 1887 through December 1887. These pages are written in O. Henry's hand, and show his signature several times.

Multiple typescript copies of a short character sketch describing O. Henry as a young man in the late 1800s, before he was a published writer. O. Henry worked as a draftsman at the General Land Office and for Maddox Brothers and Anderson.

Photo essay containing images of photos, maps, and documents describing the General Land Office Archives holdings related to O. Henry. Includes a photo of Land Commissioner Bascom Giles standing next to O.Henry's drafting table in the Land Office.

Ledger contains lists of General Land Office employees, their job titles, and monthly earnings. Excerpted here are 98 pages covering January 1887-January 1891, which are the dates O. Henry was employed at the land office. W.S. Porter, later known as the writer O. Henry, is listed as draftsman, compiling draftsman and assistant draftsman, earning $100 per month. Porter's name appears on roughly half of the pages.

Pamphlet printed by the Texas Capital Visitor's Center. Contains a foreward and two O. Henry short stories: "Bexar Scrip 2692" and "Georgia's Ruling." Both stories take place in the old land office building where O. Henry worked as a draftsman, and both are about Texas land grants.

Newspaper article includes sketches and photos of O. Henry and friends. Describes O.Henry's life and his time in Austin.

Photo essay includes images of O.Henry's life in Austin, including the Hill City Quartette, houses O. Henry lived in, sketches by O. Henry and letters by his daughter Margaret Porter.

Cadastral map of Travis County in the Hill Country region. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).

Cadastral map of Travis County, Texas in the Hill Country region. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).

Cadastral map of Travis County, Texas in the Hill Country region. The lower-left quarter of this map is missing. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).

Cadastral map of Travis County, Texas in the Hill Country region. Some borders and features are marked in color. Scale [ca. 1:133,334] (4000 varas per inch).

Cadastral map of Travis County, Texas in the Hill Country region. Some borders and features are marked in color. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).

Cadastral map of Travis County, Texas in the Hill Country region. Some borders and notes are marked in color. Scale [ca. 1:133,334] (4000 varas per inch).

Cadastral map of Travis County, Texas in the Hill Country region. Some notes are made in color. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).

Cadastral map of Travis County, Texas in the Hill Country region. Some borders are marked in color. Scale [ca. 1:133,334] (4000 varas per inch).

Cadastral map of Travis County, Texas in the Hill Country region. Scale [ca. 1:133,334] (4000 varas per inch).

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains, decorative designs, and text of business name in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts, Galv. Additional text reads: "Buy and Sell Lands and Land Scrip. Taxes Paid for Non-Residents. Solicit Business with All the State Departments. Correspondence Promptly Answered. References Furnished When Required." Letterhead includes the names R. M. Thomson and Jno K. Donnan.

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name, decorative designs, and an illustration of office storefront in lithographic print by Jos. A. Nagle Litho. Austin, Texas. Letterhead includes the names Jno. W. Maddox; F. M. Maddox; G. E. Anderson, Formerly of the General Land Office.

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of hotel and stylized business name, with text reading: "Finest Rooms With B[?] In The South. Electric Light And Steam Heat Throughout."

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of hotel with business name in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts Lith. Galveston.

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes the Texas state seal and the names R. T. Milner, Speaker; Sam H. Dixon, Chief Clerk; J. S. Boggs, Sergeant-at-Arms.

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of Texas state capitol building and the names Geo. C. Pendleton, Lt. Gov. and Pres't.; Jno. W. Cranford, Pres't. pro tem.; A. M. Kennedy, Secretary; W. T. Brewer, Sergeant at Arms.