1836/03/07

Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836

Pamphlet

Title: An Address delivered by ... to a very large audience

Speech given in Louisville, Ky., to gain support for the Texas Revolution.

GLC07386

1836

Field, Joseph E., fl. 1836

Pamphlet

Title: Three years in Texas

Includes a view of the Texas Revolution.

GLC07387

1839

Thompson, Henry, fl. 1839

Book

Title: Texas. Sketches of Character, Moral and Political...by Milan

GLC07388

1878/01/01

Vallarta, I.T., fl. 1878

Manuscript document

Title: Translation of Account of Relations between Mexico and Pawnee Tribes of Texas

Consists of clerical transmittal, bound with a copy of the treaty written in the same hand.

GLC07389

1847/03/20

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Letter signed

Title: re: need for replacements after 13 volunteer regiments are discharged

Addressed to the Adjutant General of the Army.

GLC07401

1799/11/16

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Morton re: slave trade

"Put a stop to the exercise of the slave trade by our citizens. Spanish laws prohibit neutrals from trading to the main, unless they import a given number of what are called 'New Negroes,' meaning such as are immediately from Africa." Morton served as U.S. Consul in Havana. (Insect losses at edge of p. 1 affecting text.)

GLC07221

1835/02/12

Travis, William B., fl. 1835

Document signed

Title: Promissary note.

Authorizing purchase of articles to repair roof of Garrison at Bexar (the Alamo) [in Spanish]

GLC07959

12 November 1846

Twiggs, David Emanuel, 1790-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Marcy

Writes to Secretary of War Marcy recommending Captain L.P. Graham for promotion. Graham is cited for gallantry at Palo Alto and Rasaca.

GLC03140

6 June 1862

Newspaper

Title: The New-York times. [Vol. 11, no. 3340 (June 6, 1862)]

Main article titled, "The Approaches of Charleston: Map Showing the Position of Stone Inlet, through which the Union Forces are Moving; the Location of the New Fortifications In the Harbor, and the Places of the Blockading Squadron at the Latest Advices." Features map by H.L. Penfield & Co. Reports throughout describe the attempted attack on Charleston, the French intervention in Mexico as well as various other military news. Other articles detail local, international, political, court, and ship news, advertisements, and public announcements.

GLC03176

1830/10/19

Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836

Document signed

Title: Settler's certificate for Austin's first colony to Epraham Anderson (in Spanish)

Printed in Spanish. Settler's certificate for Austin's first colony in Texas.

GLC05078

1846/01/28

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E.B. Alexander re: waiting for orders near the Rio Grande (Mexican War)

Related to the Mexican War and the argument over borders for the state of Texas. He writes: "I look daily for orders which will carry us to the Rio Grande or beyond." Addressed on page 6.

GLC04934

22 March 1847

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Broadside

Title: Proclamation [in Spanish]

Arguing that the army entered Mexico not to wage war on peaceable citizens, but to seek an honorable peace. Taylor therefore expects the citizens to make reparations for encouraging guerillas to loot and sabotage the army's property. Printed by Onslow & Gee, printers to the U.S. Army of Occupation.

GLC04943

1929

Davis, William Heath, 1822-1909

Book

Title: Seventy-five years in California: a history of events and life in California...

Title continues "personal, political and military; under the Mexican regime; during the quasi-military government of the territory by the United States, and after the admission of the state to the union: being a compilation by a witness of the events described; a reissue and enlarged illustrated edition of "Sixty years in California", to which much new matter by its author has been added which he contemplated publishing under the present title at the time of his death." This limited edition, extra-illustrated Argonaut Edition is signed by publisher John Howell and editor Douglas Watson, who…

GLC04967.02

26 September 1878

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to David Douty Colton

Expresses gratitude to Colton, Vice President of the Southern Pacific Railroad, for the convenience the railroad offers transcontinental travelers. States that the railroad is "'a great civilizer', and will enable the Military Authorities to maintain peace and order among Indians as well as the equally dangerous clans of Robbers ... " Advises Colton on possible routes for continuation of the railroad through Arizona. Hopes that the railroad will increase trade and secure peace between the United States and Mexico.

GLC05095

27 December 1847

Perry, Matthew Calbraith, 1794-1858

Document signed

Title: General Order. No. 14

Written to Lieutenant Comdt. H.J. Hartstone. Orders to collect maritime information to improve charts of the Mexican coast.

GLC05109

23 June 1782

Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813

Letter signed

Title: to John Jay

Livingston, then Secretary of Foreign Affairs, notes on the benefits of the British surrender at Fort St. Phillips. Comments on the "distrusts and jealousies between Spain and the People of the Country," discussing disruptions to the Havana trade and the surrender of the Bahamas to Spain. Suggests that it is strange that the Dutch United Provinces acknowledged American sovereignty before Spain. In regard to military activities, mentions the rejection of British General Alexander Leslie's proposal to General Nathanael Greene for a cessation of hostilities. Comments on the strengthening of…

GLC04814

1 March 1848

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jesse W. Fell

Short letter announcing the war's end. Predicts that the peace treaty submitted to Congress will be passed. Notes: Basler 1:454-55.

GLC06413

1847

Header Record

Title: Collection of Mexican War printed orders [decimalized]

GLC06366

14 September 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 284

Signed by H. L. Scott. Announces the capture and possession of Mexico City, though the war is not yet over. Printed on pale blue paper. Duplicate of GLC00911.13.

GLC06366.01

9 April 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Broadside

Title: [General orders no. 101 regarding the trial of a free African American man]

Isaac Kirk, referred to as "a free man of color" and "a resident and citizen of the United States," is charged with, convicted of, and sentenced to hang for the rape of Maria Antonias Gallegas, a Mexican woman. Duplicate of GLC00911.02.

GLC06366.02

11 April 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: Al pueblo sensato de Mexico. Proclama [in Spanish]

"To the sensible town of Mexico. A Proclamation." States that Americans are not enemies of peaceful Mexicans and respect their religion. Discusses martial law and the power of the army to prosecute offenders. Also mentions that all food and supplies needed by the soldiers will be paid for in full, as opposed to how guerillas have ransacked villages and stolen property. Adds that vendors will have the protection of the U.S. Army. Duplicate of GLC04070.

GLC06366.03

15 July 1846

Bowman, George W., fl. 1846

Broadside

Title: General Orders: No. 5

Orders from Adjutant General George W. Bowman to the Volunteers of Pennsylvania requesting the enrollment of six regiments of infantry. Reply from Francis R. Shunk, governor of Pennsylvania, complies with orders and includes a list of companies, officers, numbers of soldiers, and place of enlistment. Printed by J.M.G. Lescure, printer to the state of Pennsylvania.

GLC06366.04

16 September 1847

Scott, H.L. (Henry Lee), 1814-1886

Document

Title: General orders: No. 286

Signed by H. L. Scott. Thanks the army for a job well done in fighting its way through Contreras, San Antonio, Churubusco, Molino del Rey, Chapultepec, San Cosme and Tacubaya to Mexico City. Imprinted seal partially visible in bottom right corner. Duplicate of GLC00911.14.

GLC06366.05

15 August 1847

Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876

Document

Title: [Rewards to deserters of the U.S. Army]

Offers the rewards of happiness, beautiful land, and friendly people to soldiers who desert from the U.S. Army. Says that the Americans have earned nothing but contempt from Mexicans and Europeans by fighting, unprovoked, in Mexico.

GLC06366.06

27 May 1846

Quitman, John Anthony, 1798-1858

Document

Title: [Printed correspondence between John A. Quitman and Mississippi's delegates to Congress]

Mississippi officers request a copy of the communication between Quitman and their state delegates consigning them to serve in the war. The officers are concerned that the patriotism and excitement of Mississippians will be overlooked when compared to the high numbers of Louisianans enlisted. Delegates include Jacob Thompson, Jefferson Davis, and Stephen Adams.

GLC06366.07