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Temporary Appointment

Document from "Headquarters, Army Air Forces Central Flying Training Command," naming Robert L. Stone a Second Lieutnenant for the Army of the United States. Signed by J.E. McCord, Lieutenant Colonel, and Assistant Adjutant General.

GLC09620.057

to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." Thanks him for his "long newsy letter," and wanted to send a quick note for a follow up. He hopes Bee is feeling better after being laid up, and he wishes he could've been home to join Don while he was on furlough. He writes that...

GLC09620.067.01

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Begins with a big thanks for the new pen that arrived and is sorry to hear that "375 is temporarily a sick ward," and hopes that both his father and step-mother feel better. The mail is "jammed up," so he hasn't received a...

GLC09620.072

to J. B. Pollock

Written by Greer the year he graduated from the Naval Academy. References Pollock's letter from 13 December 1852 where Pollock said he sent a map of Texas to his agent. The agent was supposed to forward it to Greer. Says the agent has failed to...

GLC03479.20

[Recipt for money and horses recieved]

A receipt to Stephen Austin regarding money and horses advanced by Austin. Title from docket

GLC03521.01

Treasury Warrant

Treasury warrant noting money paid to Burleson for his salary as Vice President of Texas.

GLC03521.02

[Recipt for education]

Receipt for tuition for three of the Burleson children.

GLC03521.03

to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from a camp near Alexandria, Virginia that he is frustrated by the delay of being mustered out. Anticipates he will be home no later than 1 July 1865. Informs that the last of the Rebel forces in Texas surrendered and his...

GLC03523.06.12

to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes, "There is considerable excitement in the Political atmosphere. The Republicans have nominated rather a strong ticket headed by John Brough for Governor and Charlie Anderson of Texas notoriety for Lieut Gov." Recently read a speech by Brough...

GLC03523.10.067

to Maria Damuth

The men have marching orders but no information about how long they will stay in New Orleans. Damuth reminisces about Grant's succinct orders. Believes they will travel to "[Mobile] or Texas." Writes that the weather is mild, "I have seen warmer...

GLC03523.14.34