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Certificate in Spanish allowing John Raysdale to bring in foreign emigrants
1831/01/19
Milam, Benjamin R., fl. 1831
Partly printed document numbered 96.Written regarding Wavells colony in Texas.
GLC01860.20
to Charles Cabaniss
January 17, 1836
Lusk, Samuel, fl. 1836
Lusk writes to Cabaniss praising Texas and urging him to leave Alabama. Lusk emphasizes the profitability of Texas farming and remarks "I think they will Declare Independence...."
GLC01860.27
to President Martin Van Buren.
1840/08/14
Ross, John, 1790-1866
Ross had helped lead the Eastern Cherokee Indians west of the Mississippi in the forced removal. Co-signed by W. Shorey Coodey, John Loony (with an "X"), Archibald Campbell (with an "X") and Elijiah Hicks.
GLC02856
Speeches of Gerrits Smith. In Congress, 1853-'4.
1854
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
Published by Buell and Blanchard. Includes speeches by Smith on war, the homestead bill, the Nebraska bill, the Pacific Railroad, the postal system, the reciprocity treaty, and the sale of intoxicating drinks in Washington, D.C., among other topics...
GLC04717.02
to Littleton W. Tazewell re: boundary between US and Spanish Texas along Sabine
1832/02/24
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
A calling for the US-Texas (Spanish Colony) boundary along the west bank of the Sabine River, in accordance with the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819. One bust engraving of Jackson included as collateral.
GLC04364
to editor of Quincy Patriot
21 September 1838
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Written as Member of Congress. A report to his constituents regarding petitions made concerning the right to petition and its suppression through the Gag Rule, abolishing slavery in the District of Columbia and the slave trade in the US, his...
GLC03707
to Samuel Lewis re: describing trip from Mexico, petitioning Texas for land
1832/08/02
Lundy, Benjamin, 1789-1839
GLC02448.10
Translation of the laws... on colonization [with two other pamphlets]
1829
Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836
Three pamphlets bound separately in one box. (Formerly bound together.) With clippings pasted into the Austin, and annotations
Stephen F. Austin. Translation of the Laws, orders, and contracts on colonization... in Texas.... San Felipe de Austin...
GLC02753
Constitution or form of government of Texas, made in San Felipe de Austin...
1833
Texas Republic
Printed at the Office of the Commercial Bulletin. First printing of the Constitution. This copy belonged to Anthony Dey, chief figure in the Galveston Bay and Texas Land Co. Streeter Texas 1141, Street Sale 319, Jumonville 822, Sabin 94949
GLC02755
[Land grant to Thomas Seitz]
29 September 1828
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Land grant to Thomas Seitz signed by Sam Houston as Governor of Tennessee, and countersigned by Daniel Graham as Secretary. Notes, "State of Tennessee no 451." Red seal on upper left corner.
GLC02659
to Edward C. Hanrick
1834/07/01
Williams, Samuel May, fl. 1834-1836
Hanrick was an Alabama speculator in Texas lands. Williams held the lands in trust until colonists from Alabama were to arrive. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC02576
[Decree secularizing California missions and opening them to colonization].
26 November 1833
Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876
GLC06294
to Rufus Edwards
9 November 1845
Edwards, Cabel G., fl. 1845
Reports that their father is dead and describes his last weeks. Includes the surrender of his father's estate to his brother. Discusses his financial and legal troubles. Invites his brother and family in Ohio to go west to California, where they...
GLC05691
Annual Report of Brigadier General George Cook, U.S. Army. Commanding Department of Arizona.
1883
Crook, George, 1829-1890
Signed by Crook's acting aide-de-camp S. Roberts. Reports on his expedition to the Sierra Madre Mountains to locate Geronimo and his warrior band. He faults the government for their unfair treatment of the Indians and the United States...
GLC07380.01
to Henry Jackson Hunt
circa 16 August 1872
Lee, John F., 1813-1884
Discusses an unspecified case with Hunt, and notes that Hunt is engaged in political service. Remarks "I wish you would solve that mystery of the Ku Klux. It is not all a dream. There must be some waking reality in it." Mentions General Ethan...
GLC02382.091
to James Gadsden
24 August 1856
Handlin, W.W., 1830-1911
Thanks Gadsden for all his kindness and help while he was living in Mexico City. Discusses his professional prospects and describes Los Angeles' climate and environs. Thinks that Buchanan will carry California in the next election as he is very...
GLC03587.21
October 12, 1853
Green, Thomas J., 1802-1863
Introduces Mr. Robert Rose, who is hand delivering this letter, as a businessman connected with building the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad, of which Gadsden is an advocate. Writes that if Gadsden is successful in securing a treaty with Mexico for...
GLC03587.05
Removal of the Cherokees West of the Mississippi
27 August 1842
Harris, William A., fl. 1842
27th Congress 2nd Session Rep. No. 1098 House of Representatives
GLC03776.43
Translation of the laws, orders, and contracts,on Colonization
Stephen F. Austin. Translation of the Laws, orders, and contracts on colonization... in Texas.... San Felipe de Austin, Texas: Printed by Godwin B. Cotten, November 1829. 71 p. (Translated with S. M. Williams, p.26.) [With 3 newsclippings pasted...
GLC02753.01
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