1837/06/07

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863

Document signed

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

Printed on vellum.

GLC04256

1839/08/19

Johnston, Albert Sidney, 1803-1862

Document signed

Title: Approving receipt for 25 pounds powder, 72 bars lead, 1 box percussion caps

Signed as Sec. of War for the Republic of Texas. The materials were intended for Capt. Bennett's Texas rangers.

GLC04123

1856/06/19

Hayes, John C., fl. 1856

Document signed

Title: Document re: sale of lands in Texas (c/s Wm. H. Rhodes)

GLC04125

1847/01/12

Sniveley, Jacob, fl. 1847

Document signed

Title: Certification of land survey for district of San Patricio and Nueces Counties

GLC04126

1836/05/14

Calhoun, J.E., fl. 1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife re: the Texas army victory over Mexico at San Jacinto

He says of the victory, "the report of Santa Anna being taken is a fact... also Genl. Cos was taken." Addressed to Mrs. C.G. Calhoun at Port Gibson, Miss. Written on pink paper. Written in Monticello

GLC06914

1836/03/29

Green, Rawleigh B., fl. 1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Green re: news of the fall of the Alamo

Written to his brother in Virginia. "The condition of Texas is now calamitous indeed... unprepared for the army now invading her... & she has not the semblance of an army on the field."

GLC07141.01

1836/04/03

Green, Rawleigh B., fl. 1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Green re: Texas land deals

"The public lands...will be such as a capitalist could purchase to advantage...certainly a good investment unless the abolition questions should affect it."

GLC07141.02

1853/02/27

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863

Letter signed

Title: To: Charles Gayarre.

Thanking Gayarre for sending a book, lectures on Louisana. With 22 word autograph postscript signed.

GLC07962

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

February 19, 1847

New Hampshire Legislature

Printed document

Title: Resolution of the legislature of New Hampshire, in relation to slavery.

29th Congress, 2d session, Senate document # 154. Resolves that the New Hampshire legislature is firmly against slavery. Printed by Ritchie & Heiss, printers.

GLC00267.119.02

February 28, 1863

Ayres, E.W. and Wade, W.H., fl. 1862-1864

Newspaper

Title: Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 1, no. 25 (February 28, 1863)]

Sketch of Major General John B. Hood and his famous Texas Regiment.

GLC05959.76.20

February 9, 1863

Rifenburgh, Peter E., 1843-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Brother

Received his letter on the 6th. Glad to hear everyone back home is well. Sorry to hear that William's wife is sick. "Darn mad" that his father settled with Horace Rifenburgh, whom he describes as "such a darn rascal." Left Camp Chalmette last Saturday, and arrived at Camp Parapet, which is six miles north of New Orleans. Has heard conflicting reports of their next destination: "I think that we are going up towards Vicksburg, some say that we are going to Texas." Encourages him to write back. Written at Camp Parapet.

GLC08914.016

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

1860/06/15

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863

Broadside

Title: Election Proclamation by the Governor! [elections before the Civil War]

Setting Texas elections just before the Civil War.

GLC04945

1845/12/02

Brown, Edward G., fl. 1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1845/05/20

Christian, William A., fl. 1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Y. Mason re: urging annexation of Texas

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

GLC04897.02

1845/10/02

Ward, Thomas W., fl. 1842-1862

Letter signed

Title: 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

1845/08/12-21

Brown, Edward G., fl. 1845

Document signed

Title: to John Y. Mason re: contract relating to Mason & Brown's claim to land in Texas

A contract relating to Mason and Brown's claim to land in Texas, which is now considered a part of the United States.

GLC04897.05

1844/04/29

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin F. Butler re: annexation of Texas; Van Buren's presidential career

Commenting on the impending annexation of Texas and Martin Van Buren's presidential career.

GLC04915

1863/12/09

Hamilton, Andrew J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin M. Stanton re: first official report from Texas, as military governor

GLC05036

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

1863/07/03

Butler, Edward, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Dear Cousin" re: campaign details of Cherokee Confederate Col. Stand Watie

"The Federal and the Pens and the Negroes have Changed the name of Fort Gibson on the last Scout Col. Stand Waity toke Gen Ross prisoner."

GLC07607

29 August 1963

Roderick, Dorrance D., fl. 1963

Newspaper

Title: El Paso Times [Vol. 83. No. 241 (August 29, 1963)]

One newspaper entitled El Paso Times dated August 29, 1963. Produced for the city of El Paso and describes itself as "Traditionally it is Democratic but it will support that which it believes to be right and oppose that which it believes to be wrong regardless of political party." The newspaper contains many advertisements and a sports section, comics, investment section and classified advertisements. The Main headline on the front page reads, "Negroes' Cause 'Advanced' Says JFK." The headline is accompanied by two photographs and an article which is continued on page six A. It also…

GLC09976.02

circa 1914

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of George Washington Whitmore

One engraving of George Washington Whitmore dated circa 1919. Bust portrait of Whitmore. Engraving mentions that it was created for Barnes History of Congress.

GLC08878.0803