These documents describe the Battle of Galveston which occurred on January 1, 1863 during the American Civil War. The battle was a victory for the confederate forces and left them with several Union warships. The last of these documents also...
Subtitle: Containing the present state, county and city governments; a complete list of all county officials, post offices and money order offices in Texas; also, an index of societies, associations, churches, corporations, educational institutes;...
This folder contains biographical information about a series of men who immigrated to Texas to serve as soldiers, priests, etc., as well as a discussion of the missionaries sent out into what would become Texas to explore the territory and...
Letter from Sam Houston to Thomas M. Bagby. Houston had previously written several letters to Bagby and is anxious for a reply. Houston describes how busy he is with matters, and repeats Mrs. Houston request for cloth. Houston also asks Bagby about...
Letter from Sam Houston written after he arrived in Washington, to Thomas M. Bagby. Houston relates the troubles he faced during the journey and mentions efforts to stop Mexican forces from invading Texas.
Letter from Sam Houston to Thomas M. Bagby. Houston provides instructions for the renting of a house, and asks Bagby to forward him the amount that a Mr. Scott owes Mr. Bagby. Houston asks Bagby to save him orange peel, which he needs for bitters.
Letter from Sam Houston to Thomas M. Bagby. Houston asks that Bagby arrange for the delivery of "six ounces vial carbonate ... of ammonia pulverised" and asks that Bagby write to him.
Letter from Sam Houston to Thomas M. Bagby. Houston writes about his frustration with Commodore Edwin Ward Moore of the Navy of the Republic of Texas. Houston also asks after his tenant and several small personal matters.