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15 October 1861
Stafford, Robert H. (fl. 1837-1866)
to Ma
He writes that he received the blanket and requests his shoes and suspenders. He will send his pistol along with some money home.
GLC02618.009
1829
Austin, Stephen F. (1793-1836)
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
1831
Address to the Reader of the Documents
Address to the reader of the documents relating to the Galveston Bay & Texas Land Company.... New-York: Printed by G. F. Hopkins & Son, January 1, 1831. 38, 69 p. (Annotated.)
GLC02753.02
Documents Relating to the Grants of Land
Documents relating to grants of lands made to Don Estevan Julian Willson [sic], and Don Richard Exter [sic], in Texas. New-York: Ludwig & Tolefree, 1831. 31 p. (With page of manuscript notes on verso p. 31 re: a land speculator and translation of a...
GLC02753.03
14 August 1846
Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company
Stock transfer certificates of the Galveston Bay & Texas Land Company
Partially printed documents assigning share to NY Attorney Stephen Whitney
GLC02756.01
15 September 1846
GLC02756.02
12 November 1846
GLC02756.03
11 March 1847
GLC02756.04
11 February 1847
GLC02756.05
29 April 1847
GLC02756.06
1831/01/19
Milam, Benjamin R., fl. 1831
Certificate in Spanish allowing John Raysdale to bring in foreign emigrants
Partly printed document numbered 96.Written regarding Wavells colony in Texas.
GLC01860.20
1836/01/17
Lusk, Samuel, fl. 1836
to Charles Cabaniss re: praising Texas & urging him to leave Alabama
Lusk emphasizes the profitability of Texas farming and remarks "I think they will Declare Independence...."
GLC01860.27
1828/12/01
Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836
Memorandum re: agreement to recruit 450 families to settle
Co-signed by Anthony Butler. Butler agrees to settle 450 families on land granted to Austin in return for all "donations and benefits" arising from settlement.
GLC01860.29
1830/04/01
Agreement re: selling land to McDonald & authorizing families to settle there
Also signed by Hugh McDonald. The land was along the Colorado River.
GLC01877
1841-1846
Reily, James, fl. 1841-1846
Letters to Thomas Ward re: business, Texas finances, Mexican War [Decimalized .01- .04]
Letters all written from Houston, as follows:
1) 8/4/1841 3 p. + FF re: business, Texas finaces & poverty. 2) 9/22/1841 5 p. + FF re: land cases, politics 3) 11/10/1841 1 p. + FF re: land business 4) 6/11/1846 3 p. + addr. re: impending war with...
GLC02145.23
1819/09/26
Austin, Moses, fl. 1802-1819
Deed to plot of land sold to Robert Bruffy (cos. Mary Austin)
Notarized by Sam Woodson, clerk. Conveying deed to Robert Bruffy. Early land document for Missouri settlement.
GLC02022
1846
Mitchell, Augustus S., fl. 1846
Map of Texas, Oregon and California [pocket atlas]
Full title: A New Map of Texas, Oregon and California with the Regions Adjoining. Compiled from the Most Recent Authorities. First printing of this landmark map of the American West. Baughman, Kansas in Maps, p. 35. Graff 2841. Howes M685. Martin &...
GLC02130
1833/01/28
Hastings, Thomas, fl. 1833
[Texas land document]: selling Andrew Briscoe half the Vicente Cordova grant
Partly printed document, written by Hastings selling Andrew Briscoe 4 leagues (17,714 acres) of lands. Hastings served as delegate to the 1832-33 Convention. Briscoe later signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.
GLC02067
Hutchings, James M. (1820-1902)
"Hutchings' California Scenes - Methods of Mining"
One printing entitled, "Hutchings' California Scenes - Methods of Mining," published in 1855. Contains illustrations and information on various methods of mining; sinking a shaft, canals, hydraulic telegraph, sluicing, hydraulic washing, the...
GLC09830
September 29, 1860
Aleix, P.O., fl. 1860
Recommendation letter for A. Kleber
Confirms that A. Kleber served as Sergeant instructor of the 1st Company of Chasseurs a Pied de la Louisiane. Praises him as one of the best instructors of light infantry tactics. Paul J. Semmes was planning on hiring Kleber, a mercenary who served...
GLC00715.08
July 9, 1849
Matthew, Theobald, 1790-1856
to A.F. Cunningham
Declines an invitation to visit with The Temperance Societies of Washington due to a prior engagement. Compliments the Societies' work by stating that "the recollection of the Friends of the Temperance in Washington, being amongst the earliest to...
GLC00496.197
August 7, 1860
Semmes, A.G., fl. 1860
to Paul J. Semmes
Writes to his brother to inform him that he has found a man, Major A. Kleber, formerly in the French army, who will suit his purposes. Paul Semmes was looking for someone to train the Georgia troops. States that this man organized the Zouaves...
GLC00572.12
August 20, 1860
Kleber, A., fl. 1860
Letter from a mercenary Semmes was considering hiring to train the Georgia troops. Kleber asks for $75 a month plus board and lodging. Also requests that his passage be paid and that he receive an $80 advance. Kleber was recommended by Semmes's...
GLC00572.13
September 5, 1860
Clemons, W.G., fl. 1853-1860
Discusses the hiring of a Major Kleber, a German mercenary, to train the Georgia troops. Advises that any information about training troops should be kept confidential and known only by those in the company. Relates that he is working on finding...
GLC00572.17
April 27, 1820
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to John C. Calhoun
One letter from by Major General Andrew Jackson to John C. Calhoun, Secretary of War dated April 27, 1820. Jackson notes that he is sending documents (not included) from General Gaines related to the illegal enslavement of Black people and...
GLC00639.13
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