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[Copy of letter from Sam Houston to Joseph Ellis, June 12, 1847]

Description: Copy of a letter from Sam Houston to his friend Joseph L. Ellis of Grand Cane at his plantation "Pleasant Lawn." Discusses Judge Worsham, the health of the Houston family, and neighbors. This letter is purported to be a hoax and forgery, as multiple copies exist. It was found folded inside a book that was published in the late 1800s and given to the library over sixty years ago.
Date: June 12, 1847
Creator: Houston, Sam
Partner: Denton Public Library

The Bronco, Yearbook of Denton High School, 1905

Description: Yearbook for Denton High School in Denton, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations. The first edition of The Bronco was edited by: Elbert Scoggins [editor-in-chief], Joe Jagoe [business manager], Mary Williams [secretary], Clifford Witherspoon [president, student council], Esther Whitaker [senior class editor], Willie Jones [junior class editor], Mabel Hogue [sophomore class editor], and Dessie Ragsdale [freshman class editor0.
Date: 1905
Creator: Denton High School
Partner: Denton Public Library

Texas Methodist Historical Quarterly, Volume 2, Number 2, October 1910

Description: Issue of the Texas Methodist Historical Quarterly which contains articles discussing the association's activities, biographical sketches, and historical essays. Contents of this issue:History of the Texas Conference; Rev. William Monk; History of North Texas Conference; J. W. Addison; History of Northwest Texas Conference Resumed; Sketch of Rev. John W. Fields; Chauncey Richardson; The Texas Mission; The Old Pitts Family; Old Seguin Church.
Date: October 1910
Creator: Cody, C. C.
Partner: Denton Public Library

Texas Methodist Historical Quarterly, Volume 2, Number 3, January 1911

Description: Issue of the Texas Methodist Historical Quarterly which contains articles discussing the association's activities, biographical sketches, and historical essays. Contents of this issue:History of Texas Conference; Old Seguin Church; Some Burial Places; The Disturbance in Texas; Soule University.
Date: January 1911
Creator: Cody, C. C.
Partner: Denton Public Library
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