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Where Texas' Declaration of Independence Dawned
Reprint of article discussing the history of the Texas revolution and the work of the Historical Survey Committee to mark important historic buildings, sites, and gravestones.
"Correspondence with Texas, on the Subject of Annexation"
Government document concerning the annexation of Texas; 29th Congress, 1st session, [1846]; At head: "Doc. No. 2. [Documents accompanying the President's message at the commencement of the First Session of the Twenty-Ninth Congress.]"
Manuscript census
Manuscript census by block and lot for Travis, Fannin and Ferry Streets; city not given
"Early Days In Texas"
Cover of a book that discusses frontier life in early Texas.
Pamphlet: Souvener Album of Houston, Texas.
Souvenir album of Houston, Texas; consists of drawings of different buildings in Houston
[Cover of The Espinosa-Olivares-Aguirre Expedition of 1709]
Cover of book describing an early expedition into Texas as described by Isidro FĂ©lix de Espinosa.
[Repayment of Loan to the Provisional Government of Texas with Land]
Document describing the repayment of a loan to the Provisional Governement of Texas in land. Two loans were made to Texas via Branch T. Archer, William H. Wharton, and Stephen F. Austin for $250,000, and is being paid off in land scrip.
Unveiling of monument
Invitation to the unveiling of the monument honoring the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence
"George Campbell Childress and Folks"
News article chronicling the life of George Childress, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, and commemorating the 100th anniversary of his death
A History of Indianola
Brief history of Indianola, beginning with the arrival of La Salle.
"One Hundred Third Anniversary Celebration of the Signing of Texas Declaration of Independence"
Program for celebration at Old Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park, March 2, 1939; back side of program says, "Ada Belle Muegge"; printed by Banner-Press, Inc., Brenham, TX
"The Capitalist; or, the City of Fort Worth"
Text of a play entitled, "The Capitalist...."; Real Estate propaganda; copyrighted by the Fort Worth Board of Trade.
"Independence of Texas"
Report from the Committee on Foreign Affairs to the U.S. House, 24th Congress, 1st session, H.R. Doc. #854
Le Champ D' Asile Au Texas
First page telling the story of the Colony in Texas; sketch of the colony included.
"Memorial of Sundry Inhabitants of Opelousas, Louisiana, In favor of acknowledging the Independence of Texas"
Publication of the 24th Congress, 1st session, Senate Doc. 416., regarding independence of Texas
Letter of invitation
Letter of invitation from Hampton Steele, president of the Native Sons of Texas, to L.J. Gregory, Boerne, TX; Steele describes himself as the oldest son of the last survivor of the Battle of San Jacinto; envelope included
San Felipe de Austin: Capital of Austin's Colony
Award-winning essay about the city of San Felipe de Austin giving a brief history starting with the city's founding and background on Stephen Austin's colony.
Maverick Ancestors of the Maverick Family of Texas
Short history of Samuel Maverick's ancestors and family; Maverick was a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence
The Swisher Memoirs
Front and back covers of "The Swisher Memoirs" including a map of a section of Texas.
Program for Houston Symphony concert
Program for Houston Symphony concert held at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park on July 24, 1977
[Promissory Note from Simon to Mrs. M.L. Scott, 1873]
Papers of Alexander Simon. Promissory Note from Simon to Mrs. M.L. Scott for $375 to be paid in 12 months at 12% interest.
[Membership certificate from Cartmell Lodge of the Odd Fellows in Brenham]
Papers of Alexander Simon. Membership certificate from Cartmell Lodge of the Odd Fellows in Brenham for Alex Simon granting visitation privileges at any Odd Fellows Lodge for 40 days; impressed stamp; engraved by W.H. Dougal, Georgetown, D.C.
[Postcard to Simon from S.A. Ash, 1876]
Papers of Alexander Simon. Postcard to Simon from S.A. Ash regarding Ash's wife's death.
[Letter to Simon from Edwin Harrington & Son]
Papers of Alexander Simon. Letter to Simon from Edwin Harrington & Son, "Manufacturers of Iron Planers, Lathes, Drills, Patent Portable Hoists, and Other Machinists' Tools" regarding an order for a portable hoist.
[Recommendation Alexander Simon's membership in the Royal Arch Masons]
Papers of Alexander Simon. Recommendation by the Columbus Chapter No. 46 of Texas for Simon's membership in the Royal Arch Masons; impressed stamp
[Bill of Sale to Alexander Simon from W.P. Moore for slave Sarah, 1862]
Papers of Alexander Simon. Bill of Sale to Simon from W.P. Moore for $900 for female slave, Sarah.
Washington County legal documents
Record book of conditional land grants
[Bill of Sale to Julia R. Simons from Adam Hill for slave, Julia and her 2 year old daughter]
Papers of Alexander Simon. Bill of Sale to Julia R. Simons (wife) from Adam Hill for $1200 for female slave, Julia and her 2 year old daughter.
[Certificate of Registration registering Alexander Simon as a qualified voter, 1867]
Papers of Alexander Simon. Sworn Statement on one side and Certificate of Registration on the other; registers Simon as a qualified voter of Washington County.
[Envelope for the Teutonic War Relief Committee]
Papers of Alexander Simon. Envelope for the Teutonic War Relief Committee
Official order
Official order--King Don Carlos to Ministers of Guadalajara concerning the impeachment of Don Jacobo Ugarte y Loyola and financial reimbursements to the king. Spanish translated.
"Primera Secretaria de Estado, Departmento de Exterior"
Treaty of January 12, 1828 to establish a U.S.-Mexican border. English and Spanish -untrans. Printed form. Folded. See 1974-62.
El Ciudadano Estevan F. Austin, Empresario, para introducir Emigrados Estrangeros,...
Stephen F. Austin to commissioner of lands for Coahuila y Tejas, introducing Abraham Eddings
Stock certificate
Printed $500 Certificate of Stock in the Consolidated Fund of Texas to Joseph Eldredge, June 15, 1840
[Summons for John M. Brown]
Court summons for John M. Brown to appear in Union Bank of Mississippi vs. John M. Brown case.
Washington County legal documents
Court summons for Alanson Ferguson to appear for Samuel K McIlhaney vs. Alanson Ferguson case
Washington County legal documents
Certificate for second class head-right of 320 acres to Joseph Welsh
Washington County legal documents
Notice of sale of "printing press type labels cases" for the paper "Texian & Brasos Farmer" and the "National Vindicator" for payment of two promissory notes executed by Thomas Johnson for benefit of G.H. Harrison
Washington County legal documents
Notice of sale of Samuel P. Brown property, deceased; 465 1/6 acres, slave woman and child.
Washington County legal documents
Marriage certificate of John Bethea and Mrs. Elizabeth Cummins on May 30th, 1837; and Benjamin W. Robinson and Mrs. Frances Nelson on June 29th, 1837
Washington County legal documents
Bill of Sale for 320 acres of bounty land from Moses Evans to Samuel M. Schoolfield.
Washington County legal documents
Bond from Johnson Hensley to Richard R. Peebles acknowledging sale of 650 acres along the Navasota river for $1200.
Washington County documents
Transcript of appeal of Thomas Wooldridge against Mississippi Union Bank regarding bank insolvency.
Washington County legal documents
Petition by citizens of Washington County to form new county; several signatures
Washington County legal documents
Bond signed by Robert Stevenson, Asa Hoxey, and Harold McCreary; binds Stevenson as sheriff
Washington County legal documents
Court summons for Philip Averitt to appear in James Whiteside vs. Philip Averitt case
Treasury warrant
Treasury warrant for $237.50 from the Republic of Texas to William Ochiltree, Washington, for compensation of Chief Justice and seven associate judges; signed by auditor H.W. Raglin and comptroller James B. Shaw
Washington County legal documents
Court summons for Fielding Roberts (?) to appear in William C. Jones vs. George Harbour, et al. case
Washington County legal documents
Court summons for Mary Harbour to appear for William C. Jones vs. G. W. Harbour, et al. case
Washington County legal documents
Appeal of W.B. Wallace and Josiah Crosby against L.B. Fite and John J. Moore (L.B. Fite & Co.) for debts owed.
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