1853/07/22

Jones, Anson, 1798-1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Ward re: business in Shaw's office

GLC02145.48

1845/10/11

Jones, Anson, 1798-1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Ward re: land business

GLC02145.49

1846/09/22

Johnson, R.D., fl. 1846

Autograph document signed

Title: Certificate of deposit for James Cook

Signed as portmaster at Galveston, apparently part of Ward's business at that city. Written at Galveston

GLC02145.50

1844/05/19

Burnet, David G., fl. 1830-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Ward re: land and private business

GLC02145.51

1847/01/31-1848/03/23

Lincoln, Solomon, fl. 1847-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: 2 letters to Francis Bassett concerning Mexico

1. ALS. Solomon Lincoln to Francis Bassett re: Congressional elections, Texas, Gen.s. Taylor & Scott . Hingham, Mass. 3 p. (29x30 cm) Mentions Governor Young pardoning 18 anti-rent (riot) convicts as well as Generals Taylor and Scott. Discussion of Col. Benton's machinations to have himself placed above Taylor and Scott. 2. ALS. Solomon Lincoln to Francis Bassett re: death of John Quincy Adams, treaty with Mexico. Hingham, Mass. 3 p. (29x30 cm) Compares Adams's death to that of Pitt the Elder ("Chatham") and the famous painting by Copley depicting the same. Also discusses…

GLC02390.01

1838/04/08

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Albert S. Johnston re: preparing for attack on San Antonio

Signed as General. Commanding Johnston to have all militia in readiness for a possible attack, and giving permission to organize a military court. Houston also asks that Johnston inform the Comanche Indians and, if possible, to allow their chiefs visit the seat of government.

GLC02401

1860/02/21

Ford, John S., 1815-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Houston re: attempts to restore order on Rio Grande

Retained copy of correspondence. Written at Camp Ronsano on the Rio Grande

GLC02404

1833/09/23

Travis, William B., 1809-1836

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for payment for legal services to William H. Wharton]

Receipt written out to himself, confirming payment received for his legal services defending William Wharton in a lawsuit.

GLC01815

1836/12/22

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary E. Polk re: his health, Major Donelson, presenting a miniature to Polk

Written as President. Presenting a miniature of his wife, her Aunt. Donelson's wife, Emily, was dying. Major Donelson is Andrew Jackson Donelson, the president's nephew.

GLC02793.019

1836/12/24

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emily Ward re: lock of hair and thanks for wishes (with hair)

Written as President. Emily Ward was the daughter of General Ward.

GLC02793.020

1838/01/12

Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dolley Madison

Invites Dolly Madison to dinner with him, judges from the Supreme Court, and some of her friends.

GLC02793.021

1838/03/26

Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Judge Aaron Van Der Poel re: New York politics and matrimony

Written as President. Van Buren says he is lonely and worried about being exposed "to that greatest of dangers matrimony."

GLC02793.022

1841/03/10

Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841

Document signed

Title: Appointment of Solomon Lincoln, Marshal for Massachusetts (c/s Webster)

Countersigned by Webster as Secretary of State.

GLC02793.023

1845/08/13

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Horn re: offer of a portrait of Polk by Sully

Written as President. Apparently Polk thought the offer was a hoax.

GLC02793.025

1849/03/28

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Ewing re: an appointment to see Ewing

Written as President, inthe third person

GLC02793.026

1849/04/03

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Letter signed

Title: Letter appointing Lieut. Col. W. W. J. Bliss to disburse money for furnishings

Signed as President

GLC02793.027

1851/07/04

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Leiper Kane re: questions about the moral character of Brigham Young

Written as President, discussing a clipping from the Buffalo Courier (not included) with charges against Gov. Young of Utah, and claiming that Fillmore knew Young's character. An angry letter relating to the federal government's relations with the Mormons.

GLC02793.028

1853/08/26

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary A. Aiken re: weariness, loneliness, & a political appointment

Written as President to his sister. He complains of being beset by problems, especially now that Webster has left for New England.

GLC02793.029

1854/08/19

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Aiken re: letter of condolence to his brother-in-law

Written as President, offering his condolences for the loss of "Alfie" (mentioned in #2793.029 as being sick).

GLC02793.030

1859/04/07

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Tyler re: politics in Pennsylvania, loneliness

Written as President, remarking that only he and Miss Lane occupy the White House.

GLC02793.031

1859/11/05

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Swarr re: finances and inability to lend money

Written as President

GLC02793.032

1836/03/02

Ellis, Richard, 1781-1846

Broadside

Title: [Texas Declaration of Independence]

Declares that a "Free, Sovereign, and Independent Republic" has been constituted by the people of Texas. The Dr. Paul Burns copy, listed in the Thomas Taylor census Texfake as #2 of authentic copies. Printed by Baker and Bordens, San Felipe de Austin. Dimensions refer to document unmounted.

GLC02559

1846/01/10

Green, Thomas J., 1802-1863

Letter signed

Title: Circular letter "To the People of Texas" re: attack on Sam Houston

A savage attack on Houston's supposed duplicity in disowning the Mier expedition against Mexico. The Mier expedition (filibustering) was stopped, captured and then literally decimated by Santa Anna. This copy addressed to George Sykes. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02564

1843/01/14

Burleson, Edward, fl. 1835-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Love re: running for President of Texas

Written as Vice President of Texas. Burleson was a friend of Love (Handbook of Texas II: 85)

GLC02571

1835/12/10

Texas General Council

Broadside

Title: To The People of Texas re: siege of Mexican garrison at San Antonio de Bexar

Streeter Texas 92. re siege of Mexican garrison at San Antonio de Bexar. Compared with Streeter copy at Yale University.

GLC02558