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Texas. Observations, historical, geographical and descriptive...[First Edition]

Full title: "Texas. Observation, Historical, geographical and descriptive in a series of letter, written during a visit to Austin's colony, with a view to a permanent settlement in that country...." 12mo. First book in English entirely on Texas....

GLC04171

to Mary Moore Kelly

He describes his plans for the summer, with numerous visits upstate to escape the city heat. He comments on Texas.

GLC04195.49

to Molly Kelly

He describes his tour through Europe. He is sorry to report that all of his Texas bonds are to be collected at once, ceasing all interest and principal.

GLC04195.52

Carte de la Louisiane et du cours du Mississippi [map of North America]

Based on the notes of M. le Maire by Guillaume del'Isle. The first detailed map of the Gulf coast region and the Mississippi, and the first printed map to show Texas. With an insert of Mobile Bay. This map was also the first to show the land routes...

GLC04222

to Hezekiah Jackson writ of attachment issued by St. Louis Court of Common Pleas

GLC04223

Printed land grant certificate with 6 lines writing by Austin, to Amos Edwards

Printed certificate no. 135 for land on Galveston Island. "Probably the earliest obtainable Texas imprint." Printed by G.B. Cotten. (Streeter 9).

GLC04246

Ley de Colonizacion... [law opening Texas to American colonization] [In Spanish]

Printed by Samuel Bangs. First printing. References: Streeter 727; Streeter Sale 297.

GLC04247

Plan para el mejor arreglo de...justicia en Texas...[In Spanish & English]

Full title: Plan para el mejor arreglo de la administracion de justicia en Texas." "Plan for the better administration of Justice in Texas." English and Spanish in parallel columns. First printing. References: Bauer 4665; Eberstadt 162: 881...

GLC04248

Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company printed power of attorney (12-10-1830)

Followed by a later power of attorney sending John Mason to lobby Mexico to change its colonization law. Also signed by Anthony Dey, William H. Sumner, George Curtis and others. From the Papers of Anthony Dey.

GLC04250

Decree approved April 6, 1830, repealing colonization law of March 24, 1825

Printed document, provides for colonization contracts by Mexican empresarios in an attempt to staunch the flood of Anglo-American immigration to Texas. Also abolishes slavery and places Mexican troops in Texas. References: "Handbook" 2: 154...

GLC04252

Coahuila y Tejas (Mexican State). Repeal of Colonization Law (in Spanish)

Mexican Congress repeal of the colonization law of March 24, 1825, and provides for colonization contracts by Mexican empresarios. Printed in Spanish with manuscript notes (in Spanish). References: Texas Handbook 2: 154; Eberstadt 162; Streeter 778...

GLC04253

[Letters of marque and reprisal authorizing Silas Dinsmore to seize Mexican ships]

Privateering document, printed and signed by Henry Smith as Governor of Texas, countersigned by Charles B. Stewart as Secretary. Document with decorative border printed by Baker & Bordens, San Felipe de Austin. Features paper seal. Docket on verso...

GLC04255

Commission of George Morgan, First Lt. of artillery in army of republic of Texas

Printed on vellum.

GLC04256

Ordinances and decrees of the consultation, Provisional Government of Texas

Published by Niles & Co. Includes negotiations with the Cherokee and Comanche Indians. References: Eberstadt 162:195, Gilcrease p. 362; Howes T133; Raines p. 229 and Streeter 246.

GLC04258

to James Auchincloss re: politics, Nathaniel Banks as reporter, etc.; with FF

Discusses how Nathaniel P. Banks has criticized the Pierce administration as a reporter. Also mentions how busy he is.

GLC04307

to Mary

Written on the ammunition train of the 2nd Division of the 4th Alabama, near Nashville, Tennessee. He thanks her for sending him money as they have not received any pay yet. There are rumors that they will be paid soon but he does not expect to be...

GLC03523.42.57

to Stephen Austin re: his resignation and joining Captain Fannin's company

Written shortly before going to the Alamo Mission.

GLC03555

The Old Flag. First Published by Union prisoners at Camp Ford, Tyler, Texas.

Postwar souvenir facsimile of prison camp newspaper from 17 February 1864 to 15 March 1864, six issues. According to the preface, written by J.P. Robens, "The Old Flag" was published during an imprisonment of 13 months in Tyler, Texas. Contains...

GLC03772

to Delia Slocum

. re: "I will give you a short not of our trials and trubells since we left Nashville[.]" He also reports that there next stop is in Texas, 900 miles away by water "and that is the way we will go[.]" He reports on hot weather and poor health, but...

GLC03791.028

to Delia Slocum

Records his crossing of the Gulf of Mexico and the sea sick boys. He writes that he got sick then and remains so. He writes that sickness has been a problem for the whole regiment and records the illness of two mutual acquaintances. He reports a...

GLC03791.029

to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor reports going to church for the first time since he left Indiana on his furlough last spring. He reports that his regiment are the only troops in the area, a big change, but one that he enjoys. He complains of his inability to be home...

GLC03791.030

[Petition of a freeman Edward D. Martin to be enslaved]

Petition to the Texas Court. Writes that "petition further represents to your Honor that he desires to avail himself of the law permitting him to select a master and become a slave; and believing Edward D. Martin, a citizen... to be a proper person...

GLC03840

to John Y. Mason re: description of lands in Texas, encouraging him to buy land

[With AES of Mason?] A description of lands and Texas. Also encourages Mason to purchase lands there as soon as possible. Written at Galveston

GLC04897.01

to John Y. Mason re: urging annexation of Texas

Urges the annexation of Texas. Written off the coast of Galveston, Texas

GLC04897.02

to John Y. Mason re: Mason's purchase of land & instructions for recording deed

Discusses Mason's purchase of land in Texas and gives instructions for recording the deed.

GLC04897.03