25 November 1840

Stewart, Charles Bellinger Tate, 1806-1885

Autograph document signed

Title: [Affidavit relating to the case of Joseph Lundley v. Thomas J. Wood in Montgomery, Texas]

Signed by Stewart as district clerk pro tem of Montgomery County, Texas. An affidavit submitted on behalf of Thomas J. Wood, the defendant in the case of Joseph Lundley v. Thomas J. Wood, indicating that Wood "cannot safely go to the trial...owing to the prejudice which exists in the minds of the people of Montgomery County." Wood desired a change of venue for the case.

GLC06624.04

14 August 1835

Smyth, George Washington, 1803-1866

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Land survey instructions for Major Benjamin Tennel]

Provides instructions for Tennel to follow in exercising his duties as land surveyor. Broken down into nineteen articles specifying how Tennel should conduct his job.

GLC06624.05

8 February 1839

Niles, George A., fl. 1839

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Certification of a Texas land deed]

Niles, the recorder of Lincoln County, Texas, certifies a land deed (not included). Docket signed by Judge Jesse Grimes.

GLC06624.06

February 12, 1849

Shaw, James B., 1820-?

Printed document signed

Title: [Republic of Texas certificate of public debt owed to Stephen W. Blount]

Also signed by the auditor, "Jno. M. Smisher." Partial printed document certifies that Blount was owed $153.75 for "attendance as Witness, San Augustine County." A signed, handwritten statement by Blount, dated 18 January 1851 and stamped by a notary public of San Augustine County, transfers the debt to W.B.M. Shun. A note signed by Shun indicates he received payment on 8 May 1852. Document designated "No. 89" and stamped "paid."

GLC06624.07

7 April 1838

Stapp, Elijah, 1738-1843

Autograph document signed

Title: [Probate document relating to an orphaned Texan]

Probate document regarding "Martha J. Guthrie Minor heir of Robert and Casandra Guthrie" recording an account of $15 to her guardian, John Alley, for "schooling, clothing, and boarding." Stapp, signing as justice of the peace for Jackson County, attested to an oath taken by Alley.

GLC06624.08

1 December 1835

Hendrick, John, fl. 1835

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Texas land indenture witnessed by Stephen W. Blount]

Certifies Obediah Hendrick's purchase of land in San Augustine, Texas, from William Ward for $230. John Hendrick signed as Obediah Hendrick's lawyer and A. Hotchiss signed as "P Judge." Blount signed as a witness along with J.D. Thomas.

GLC06624.09

23 October 1838

LeGrand, Edwin O., 1801-1861

Autograph document signed

Title: [Promise to pay J.B. Johnson $325]

Promise made "in lieu of E.A. Townsends Certificate for one League & Labor of Land." In a note on the verso dated 19 December 1838, J.B. Johnson writes: "By cash of the within fifty dollars."

GLC06624.10

4 November 1830 - 14 September 1833

Barnett, Thomas, 1798-1843

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Documents related to two civil cases in Austin, Texas]

Signed by Barnett as alcalde of Austin and George Huff and A.M. Clare as arbitrators in the cases. Notes monetary damages relating to two separate cases, each on their own a side of the document. Possibly a page removed from a ledger, as both cases were "Issued 4th Nov. 1830."

GLC06624.12

28 November 1840

Stewart, Charles Bellinger Tate, 1806-1885

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Subpoena for the defense in the case of the Republic of Texas v. Pleasant Gray]

Subpoenas John Middletone, Jonathan Roberts, and one other (name illegible) to appear. Stewart signed as district clerk pro tem of Montgomery County.

GLC06624.13

February 23, 1836

Caldwell, Matthew, 1798-1842

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Certification of James Gibson service in the Texas Volunteer Army]

Captain Caldwell certifies Gibson's two months of service and his honorable discharge.

GLC06624.14

29 April 1836

Parmer, Martin, 1778-1850

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for gun and gun servicing for the Army of the Republic of Texas]

Written while a delegate from San Augustine to the Convention of 1836, Parmer indicates that he has received "of Seth Parker a gun" worth $12 and "services in repairing guns" worth $14.50 and asks that "the treasurer of said Republic...please pay...Parker on sight."

GLC06624.15

1865

Object

Title: [Indian Peace Medal containing the image of Andrew Johnson]

One side of this medal contains the bust of President Andrew Johnson. The reverse side contains an engraving of a Native American and an American colonist shaking hands while standing in front of an altar. George Washington's bust stands on top of the altar, and "peace" is written on the altar's side.

GLC01993.02

26 April 1839

Blair, James, 1819-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Blair

Writes to his sister from the United States Ship Peacock. Relates his travels through Rio de Janeiro and the Antarctic Circle. Discusses his study and use of Spanish in port. Inquires about his parents, including Washington, D.C. "Globe" newspaper editor Francis Preston Blair.

GLC03209.27.02

1825-1845

Autograph letter

Title: to Francis Preston Blair [incomplete]

An unknown author describes the education of another young man to Francis Preston Blair, editor of the Democratic Washington, D.C. newspaper, The Globe. Date range estimated, based on the time Blair lived in Washington, D.C. Only the last three pages of this letter survive.

GLC03209.27.04

circa 25 June 1835

Berte, fl. 1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Blair

A friend informs Blair, the daughter of Francis Preston Blair, of the affairs of mutual acquaintances in Washington, D.C. Year estimated based on the use of Blair, Elizabeth's maiden name. "A.G. Brown" was written in the top right corner of the address leaf at a later date.

GLC03209.27.08

1850

Autograph letter

Title: [Update on the activities of a baby]

An unknown author discusses the activities of a baby. Author references the Blair family, and is assumed to be a relative of Francis Preston Blair, editor of the Democratic Washington, D.C. newspaper, The Globe between 1829 and 1845.

GLC03209.27.10

December 31, 1813

Jones, William, 1760-1831

Pamphlet

Title: Letter from the Secretary of the Navy, of the twenty-seventh instant, to the Chairman of the Naval Committee, together with sundry documents

Printed by Roger C. Weightman. Includes letters and lists related to the 10 September 1813 Battle of Lake Erie. Offers a detailed account of the battle, in which United States Commander Perry defeated a more numerous British fleet. Includes lists of Americans who were wounded in the battle, as well as letters related to the battle from Perry, Commodore Hull, Naval Senior Officer McCall, Commodore Bainbridge, and Naval Secretary Jones. Otis, Secretary of the Senate, writes that this document was printed for use of the Senate.

GLC03436.04

14 October 1814

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Pamphlet

Title: Message from the President of the United States transmitting copies of the instructions given to the ministers of the United States appointed to negotiate a peace with Great Britain

Printed by Roger C. Weightman. Includes letters from Secretary of State James Monroe to United States commissioners appointed to negotiate peace with Great Britain in order to end the War of 1812. Discusses reports received by Monroe from John Quincy Adams, serving as United States diplomatic representative to Russia. Includes extensize discussion of the impressment controversy. Contains a brief introduction by President James Madison.

GLC03436.05

circa 15 March 1816

Rush, Richard, 1780-1859

Printed document signed

Title: [Certificate authorizing Robert Brent as Justice of the Peace for Washington, D.C.]

Serving as Secretary of the State Department, Rush certifies that Robert Brent is Justice of the Peace for Washington, D.C. Includes a United States Secretary of State Office seal.

GLC03436.12

28 April 1817

Tayloe, John, fl. 1817

Autograph document signed

Title: [Authorization for the transfer of property]

Lomax, Forrest, and Jordan sign as witnesses. Brent, Justice of the Peace for Washington, D.C., signs separately as a witness. In his absence, Tayloe authorizes Lomax, his attorney, to act as a trustee of the estate of the deceased Ralph Wormeley. As trustees, Tayloe and Lomax transfer a parcel of Wormeley's land to Samuel Layre, who bought the land in a private sale. Document is frayed along the edges, resulting in some text loss.

GLC03436.13

15 March 1817

Tayloe, John, fl. 1817

Autograph document signed

Title: [Authorization for the sale of property]

Lomax, Forrest, and Jordan sign as witnesses. Brent, Justice of the Peace for Washington, D.C., signs separately as a witness. Tayloe authorizes Lomax, his attorney, to act as a trustee of the estate of the deceased Ralph Wormeley. As trustees, Tayloe and Lomax transfer a parcel of Wormeley's land to Leonard Bristowe.

GLC03436.14

15 March 1817

Tayloe, John, fl. 1817

Autograph document signed

Title: [John Tayloe Lomax authorized to act as trustee of an Estate]

Lomax, Forrest, and Jordan sign as witnesses. Brent, Justice of the Peace for Washington, D.C., and George Healy sign separately as a witnesses. Tayloe authorizes Lomax, his attorney, to act as a trustee of the estate of the deceased Ralph Wormeley.

GLC03436.15

14 May 1836

United States. Congress (24th, 1st Session: 1835-1837). Senate

Printed document

Title: [Bill to establish a Naval Academy]

Reported by New Jersey Senator Samuel Lewis Southard. Authorizes the United States President to establish a naval academy. Establishes that the Academy will be under the direction of the President and Congress. Arranges for the appointment of teachers and the appropriation of educational materials. Provides for the Academy's use of funds from the United States Treasury.

GLC03436.17

1865

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite of George Armstrong Custer]

Printed by M. B. Brady & Company. Included with 4007.01 on bookshelf.

GLC04007.02

20 May 1834

United States. Congress (23d, 1st session : 1834). House.

Book

Title: Regulating the Indian Department

House report submitted by Horace Everett, a representative from Vermont. Contains tables and documents related to United States treaty obligations, removal of Native Americans, and missionary work. Bound in back is a large folding map of the Indian territory (modern Oklahoma) with borders outlined in watercolor.

GLC04132.01