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[59th U. S. Congress, 1st Called Session, House Resolution 16577]
Resolution introduced in the U. S. House of Representatives granting an increase of pension to Joseph M. Pound for his service during the Mexican American War at $20 extra a month.
Date:
March 12, 1906
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Account Book and Miscellaneous Notes]
Ledger containing an accounting of various purchases and payments with inserted receipts for medical supplies, as well as miscellaneous medical notes.
Date:
1889/1895
Creator:
Pound, Joseph
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baby Portrait of Marguerite Cavett Hammack]
Baby portrait of Marguerite Cavett Hammack in a white dress.
Date:
1896~
Creator:
Blair, W. J.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: German Food Crisis]
Newspaper clipping discussing the details of the food crisis in Germany and how the United States reacted to the situation.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Life Termer Makes Escape From Prison]
Newspaper clipping discussing the details of the prison escape of murder convict George W. Caveder. The clipping also briefly describes the details of the crime he committed which led to his conviction.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Day]
Newspaper clipping describing a tradition practiced by members of the German navy. The clipping also lists a poem about the war between Germany and England.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Delegate's Certificate Presented to Dr. Joseph Pound, May 10, 1905]
Delegate's certificate presented to Dr. Joseph Pound for his good standing in camp number 946 U. C. V. Pound had been appointed as one of the delegates of this camp on May 8, 1905 to the "Fifteenth Annual Reunion and Convention of United Confederate Veterans, to be held at Louisville, Ky."
Date:
May 10, 1905
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Georgia Cavett, March 12, 1917]
Envelope addressed to Ms. Georgia Cavett on March 12, 1917.
Date:
March 12, 1917
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Georgia Cavett, March 14, 1914]
Envelope addressed to Georgia Cavett dated March 14, 1917.
Date:
March 14, 1914
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Mrs. Alice G. Smith to Marguerite Cavett, September 7, 1918]
Envelope form Mrs. Alice G. Smith addressed to Marguerite Cavett on September 7, 1918.
Date:
September 7, 1918
Creator:
Smith, Alice G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope to Mittie Sorrell, November 9, 1918]
Envelope addressed to Mittie Sorrell dated November 9th, 1918.
Date:
November 9, 1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 17, 1898]
Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound concerning to developments in the organization of a reunion for the veterans of the Confederate Army in Texas. Hicks says that he has "made arrangements with the citizens of Llano, so that I can issue to the veterans 3 days rations." At the end he tells Pound to "bring your tent, and department flag with you."
Date:
July 7, 1898
Creator:
Hicks, A. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound, June 2, 1900]
Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound concerning the upcoming reunion of the old Confederate brigade that they were apart of. Hicks tells the doctor to wear his uniform if possible and that he will send another paper that "will give you General order No 1. calling for the meeting of the Brigade in July." Also included is a newspaper clipping that details the reunion of the Mountain Remnant Brigade of the Confederate veterans, and calls for bids "for the leasing of the Reunion Ground Privileges."
Date:
June 2, 1900
Creator:
Hicks, A. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound, March 1, 1898]
Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound, Surgeon General 3rd Brigade discussing the news that some of their former officers have "offered their services to the government" and that he is preparing his department so that if his brigade were called up "we would be ready for Service in a short time."
Date:
March 1, 1898
Creator:
Hicks, A. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound, October 21, 1905]
Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound in regards to the doctor's 80th birthday and the fact that he will not be able to attend on account of his wife being "so unwell and delicate."
Date:
October 21, 1905
Creator:
Hicks, A. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound, September, 22, 1896]
Letter from A. F. Hicks to Major J. M. Pound Brigade Surgeon saying that he will not be able to come visit due to his "expecting a telegram from [Hick's] Ranch and may have to leave for there at any moment."
Date:
September 22, 1896
Creator:
Hicks, A. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound, February 22, 1907]
Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound detailing instructions on how to apply and be provided an increase in pensions from $12 to $16 as per his service in the Mexican American War. There is an enclosed document that shows the actual act of Congress that was passed to gain this increase; in part the act reads: "any person who served ninety days or more...during the late civil war or sixty days in the war with Mexico...be entitled to receive a pension as follows..." There is a three-tiered pension setup, those who are sixty two years or older gets $12, seventy years get $16, and seventy five or older get $20.
Date:
February 22, 1907
Creator:
Burleson, Albert Sydney
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound, January 15, 1906]
Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound concerning Pound's wish for an increase in pensions; Burleson tells him to bring himself "within the same category of those who have heretofore been granted increases" and there will be no problem obtaining an increase. At the end of the letter he tells the doctor not to have his secretary speak for him as "she is not very popular with the members" of the respective committee.
Date:
January 15, 1906
Creator:
Burleson, Albert Sydney
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 5, 1906]
Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound saying that he has enclosed a letter from the Bureau of Pensions "showing that your claim for increase pension to $16.00 per month has been allowed." The enclosed document, signed by V. Warner, does say that the "pension has been allowed at $16.00 per month from June 6, 1906."
Date:
{1906-07-05,1906-06-29}
Creator:
Burleson, Albert Sydney & Warner, V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Amalia Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound, August 28, 1903]
Letter from Amalia Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound concerning recent horse thefts taking place at their home; Amalia and her husband put in a claim as her neighbors had done in order to gain some depredation money. Riley asks Pound for any information he may have about the situation and wishes him well and hopes he and his daughters had a nice time visiting.
Date:
August 28, 1903
Creator:
Riley, Amalia
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. C. Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 30, 1898]
Letter written by D. C. Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound saying at one point that he would love to meet his friend Dr. Powell; later in the letter Riley says: "Show him this letter and if he wishes it I will let him have it" in regards to a certain medicine.
Date:
July 30, 1898
Creator:
Riley, D. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. C. Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound, November 26, 1899]
Letter from D. C. Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound concerning his being confined to the bed for more than four weeks. Riley tells about the doctor cutting a place on his jaw and having black blood come out; he was also given a shot of moonshine in his arm which made him sick to his stomach though eventually it made him sleep.
Date:
November 26, 1899
Creator:
Riley, D. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. L. Yoas to Dr. Joseph Pound, December 23, 1907]
Letter from D. L. Yoas to Dr. Joseph Pound discussing recent events such as the fact that Pound's son had stayed a few nights with them and that he would like to come and get the peach trees the doctor had offered him. At the end of the letter he wishes the doctor and his family a "Merry Christmas and happy New Year."
Date:
December 23, 1907
Creator:
Yoas, D. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. J. W. Harrison to Dr. Joseph Pound, May 18, 1908]
Letter from Dr. J. W. Harrison to Dr. Joseph Pound asking him to please find the grave of Mrs. Harrison's father located somewhere on Wallace Mountain in Dripping Springs, Texas. He goes on to talk about his medical practice and asks if Dr. Pound is still practicing, and discusses old times and their ever growing age.
Date:
May 18, 1908
Creator:
Harrison, Dr. J. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History