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1861/09/14
Nichols, E.B., fl. 1861-1863
to Thomas Ward re: unsettled conditions in Galveston at beginning of Civil War
Written as a business associate, to say that he cannot pay duties and remove goods to a place of safety.
GLC02145.18
1861/08/19
to Thomas Ward re: the first Union attack on Galveston
Enclosing a duplicate of his letter of Aug. 10 (not included).
GLC02145.19
1861/12/20
to Thomas Ward re: reports removal of Nichol's office from Galveston to Houston
Nichol's office had removed from Galveston because of the threat of Union invasion.
GLC02145.20
1862/10/14
to Thomas Ward re: reports that Galveston is in Yankee hands
Written on stationery of E. B. Nichols & Co.
GLC02145.21
1862/05/20
to Thomas Ward re: notice of Union order to surrender Galveston to avoid bombing
GLC02145.22
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
1844 ca.
Resolve re: Thomas Ward's dispute with Texas House over archive war
Clerical manuscript.
GLC02145.24
1836/06/17
Rusk, Thomas J. (Thomas Jefferson), 1803-1857
to Thomas Ward re: orders to prepare for action in face of enemy approach
GLC02145.25
1843/02/01
Winn, Walter, fl. 1843
to Thomas Ward re: resignation of Winn & Mitchell as clerks due to Archive War
Winn and Mitchell argue that they cannot perform their clerical duties because of the Archives war and because local antagonism "renders their situation unpleasant."
GLC02145.27
1841-1842
Cook, William B., fl. 1841-1842
3 Cook ALS and 3 Ward ALSs re: challenging Ward to a duel [Decimalized .01- .06]
The letters are as follows:
1) Cook ALS 6/16/1841 1 p. re: challenge 2) Ward ALS 6/16/1841 1 p. + docket re: finding seconds 3) Cook ALS 6/16/1841 1 p. + addr. re: proposing 2 gentlemen 4) Ward ALS signed "TWW" [6/16 or 6/17/1841] 1 p. + docket 5)...
GLC02145.28
1848/11/20
Crockett, E. J., fl 1848
to Thomas Ward re: invitation to re-interment of remains of Benjamin R. Milan
Milan had fallen at San Antonio
GLC02145.29
1842/04/09
Hockley, George W., 1802-1851
to Thomas Ward re: Ward's tenacity in protecting the papers of the land office
GLC02145.30
1849/09/24
Jones, Anson, 1798-1858
to Thomas Ward re: Ward's recent defeat
GLC02145.32
1850/01/23
to Thomas Ward re: his health, land business and political matters
GLC02145.33
1836/08/22
Milroy, Joseph H., fl. 1836
2 letters appealing to Thomas Ward for reconciliation before execution
Milroy was to be shot by court martial and sought to reconcile himself to Ward. Both letters (each 2 p. + addr.) were written on the same day, in pencil.
GLC02145.34
1845/08/28
to Thomas Ward re: resolution commending Ward as Commissioner of Land Office
Transmitting a resolution passed by convention (not included).
GLC02145.35
January 1843 ca.
Mitchell, Nathan, fl. 1843
Statement re: capture of Texas archives by Austin vigilantes
Countersigned by Walter Winn.
GLC02145.36
1853/06/12
to Thomas Ward re: congratulations on Ward's appointment as consul to Panama
Also mentions possibility of running a Pacific railroad through Texas
GLC02145.37
1836/06/18
to Thomas Ward re: orders Ward and his command to headquarters
GLC02145.38
1836/09/03
Sawyer, F. A., fl. 1836
to Thomas Ward re: ordering Ward to New Orleans for recruiting volunteers
GLC02145.41
1842/07/25
Shaw, James B., 1820-?
to Col. Thomas Ward or Capt Joseph Daniels re: forwarding books to Shaw
Written as Comptroller of Texas, asking for account books in Ward's possession.
GLC02145.42
1842/09/06
Snively, J., fl. 1842
to Thomas Ward re: authorizing Ward to use government stores
Damaged. Written as Acting Quarter Master General.
GLC02145.43
1842/09/24
Whiting, Samuel, fl. 1797-1798
to Thomas Ward re: removal of archives from Austin
Whiting, "chairman of the Committee of Safety," was a vigilante supporting Austin
GLC02145.44
1836/06/08
Williams, Samuel May, fl. 1834-1836
to Thomas Ward re: purchase of muskets for the Texas army
Written by Williams for the firm of McKinney & Williams. Enclosing land certificates (not included).
GLC02145.45
1846/08/04
Henderson, James P., fl. 1846
to Thomas Ward re: recruiting soldiers
GLC02145.46
1853/06/28
to Thomas Ward re: planning to meet Shaw, trip
GLC02145.47
1853/07/22
to Thomas Ward re: business in Shaw's office
GLC02145.48
1845/10/11
to Thomas Ward re: land business
GLC02145.49
1846/09/22
Johnson, R.D., fl. 1846
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
to Thomas Ward re: land and private business
GLC02145.51
1845/08/05
Hull, Jonathon, fl. 1845
to Thomas Ward re: sale of Randall house
GLC02145.55
1845/10/22
to Thomas Ward re: purchases
GLC02145.56
1836/07/31
Bartlett, Jesse, fl. 1836
to Thomas Ward re: escape of prisoners from his command
Damaged at top, affecting place of writing and date.
GLC02145.57
1836/07/17
Thatcher, Thomas, fl. 1836
to Thomas Ward re: problems in expedition, losses of men
GLC02145.59
1836/08<?>
Orders for a court martial board, to include Ward [damaged]
Damaged at top, affecting date and place of writing.
GLC02145.60
1838/12
Ward, Thomas W., fl. 1842-1862
License for Thomas Ward to practice law, signed by clerk H. Winfield
GLC02145.61
1835/08/01
Balmaceda, Jose Maria, fl. 1831-1835
Land grant in Spanish on Nueces River
On printed stationery "Sello Tercero / Para el bieno de / Dos Realse."
GLC02145.63
1835/07/14
Land grant in Spanish
GLC02145.64
1831/10/06
Written on "Sello Segundo / Doce Reales" stationery.
GLC02145.65
1842/10/17
Mexican land document certifying Juan Carol in Spanish
Written on printed stationery, "Sello Cuarto: Dos Reales"
GLC02145.66
1848/10/28
Bean, Aron H., fl. 1848
to Col. Thos. Ward re: selling Texas land in Ireland
GLC02145.67
1845-1846
Three receipts for purchases: 10/20/1845, 12/24/1846 and 12/29/1846
GLC02145.68
1841/12/17
to Thomas Ward re: asking for a favor for Messrs Booth & Dumman
Written at Dunman's near San Jancinto
GLC02145.69
1837/06/17
Cenas, H. B., fl. 1837
Protest of non-payment for bill drawn by Ward on William Christy
Partly printed document signed by Cenas as Notary Public. According to the document, a draft drawn by Ward "in favour of Thomas Mitchel on Wm Christy" for $700.83 was not paid. (Possibly related to Republic of Texas business?)
GLC02145.70
1836/09/10
Green, Thomas J., 1802-1863
to Thomas W. Ward re: asking for buttons for soldier's uniforms
Written as Brigadier General in the Texas Army, to Ward at New Orleans. With address on recto.
GLC02145.71
1845/02/18
Long, James M., fl. 1845
Oath of J.W. O'Hara forswearing drunkenness, signed and sealed
Signed as Supreme Court Justice of the Republic of Texas. The clerical docket on verso indicates that James William O'Hara broke the oath less than two months later "by the most shameful drunkenness."
GLC02145.72
1847/12/10
Gibbs, George, fl. 1847
Gift acknowledgement by N-Y Historical Society for Mexican musket to Ward
Signed by Gibbs as librarian. The musket came from the battlefield at San Jacinto.
GLC02145.73
1845/10/21
Receipt to Thomas Ward for materials, including chemicals
Hull was apparently Ward's purchasing agent.
GLC02145.74
1843/04/17
Leach, A.H., fl. 1843
Certificate relative to the Texas archives
Attesting to his presence at the opening of boxes containing property of Major Bringham.
GLC02145.75
1847/08/07
McKinny, Thomas F., fl. 1847
to Col. Thomas Ward re: sending him a blood hound
A bloodhound called "Feroz"
GLC02145.76
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