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- [Bill of sale for purchase of Susan, an enslaved woman]
- A bill of sale for enslaver John Chaffin’s purchase of Susan, an enslaved woman ("hireling"), from enslaver Stephen Richardson.
- [Correspondence from E.M. Pease to Lorrain T. Pease, his father]
- A letter from E.M. Pease to Lorrain T. Pease, his father, in which he gives a detailed, contemporary account of the Texas Revolution. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- [Agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of Esther, an enslaved woman]
- An agreement for enslaver E.M. Pease’s purchase of Esther, an enslaved woman.
- City of Austin and Vicinity
- Photograph of a map of Austin and surrounding area.
- Plan of the City of Austin
- Photograph of a map of the City of Austin. Original map drawn by L. J. Pilie in 1839.
- Plan of the City of Austin
- Photograph of the survey map of the City of Austin 1839. Surveyed by L. J. Pilie and Charles Schoolfield, drawn by L. J. Pilie.
- [Agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of Celia, an enslaved woman]
- An agreement for enslaver E.M. Pease’s purchase of Celia, an enslaved woman.
- [Correspondence to E.M. Pease from R.M. Forbes]
- A letter to E.M. Pease from R.M. Forbes, who discusses political issues, including the recent repeal of “The Negro Law.” Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- [Affidavit regarding seizure of enslaved people]
- An affidavit—related to a legal dispute between enslavers William R. Smith and John W. Cloud ("Smith v. Cloud")—by Sheriff William McMaster regarding his seizure of Grace, an enslaved woman, and her three children.
- [Bill of sale for purchase Harriet, an enslaved woman]
- A bill of sale for enslaver William McMaster’s purchase of a Harriet, an enslaved woman, from enslaver William B. Smith. E.M. Pease, also an enslaver, was a witness to the transaction.
- [Deed for purchase of slaves]
- A deed for the purchase of slaves ("forty two negroes") and "some stock."
- [Bill of sale for purchase of enslaved person by enslaver E.M. Pease]
- A bill of sale for the purchase of an enslaved person by enslaver E.M. Pease.
- [Agreement for sale of Hercules, an enslaved boy]
- An agreement for the sale of Hercules, an enslaved boy who was "eleven or twelve years old." Hercules was sold by enslaver Ephraim M. Guthrie to enslaver Thomas Graham. The agreement names Hercules a "slave for life."
- [Petition in case about ownership of slaves]
- Petition in a case ("Calvitt v. Harris") about ownership of slaves including Grace (age 27), her son, George (12), and another child of hers who is not named.
- [Bill of sale for purchase of slave by E.M. Pease]
- A bill of sale for the purchase by E.M. Pease of a slave named Tim or Tom.
- [Announcement of E.M. Pease’s candidacy for governor]
- A circular in which E.M. Pease announces his candidacy for governor.
- [Correspondence to E.M. Pease from Sam Houston]
- An “autograph” letter from Sam Houston to E.M. Pease. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- The 2nd State Capitol
- Photograph of the 2nd capitol building for the state of Texas. There is a attached to the bottom right hand corner of the photograph a label that reads "The 2nd State Capital [sic]. Located on the site of the present Capital [sic], Burned in 1881." The land in front of the building is terraced and a pathway extends from the entrance down the terraces.
- [Correspondence to E.M. Pease from Sterling McNeel]
- A letter to E.M. Pease from Sterling McNeel that includes a list of slaves at Darrington Plantation.
- [Receipt for transportation of slaves]
- A receipt for the transportation of "the negro girl Emily and child belonging to Hon. E.M. Pease."
- [Agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of Maria, an enslaved woman, from Clinton Terry]
- An agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of a Maria, an enslaved woman, from enslaver Clinton Terry.
- [Jury findings or proposed jury findings in case about ownership of slaves]
- Jury findings or proposed jury findings in a case ("Smith v. Cloud") about ownership of slaves. Includes typewritten transcription of the document.
- [Receipt for transportation of slaves]
- A receipt for "hauling [E.M. Pease's] negros and goods."
- [A View of Fredericksburg, Texas]
- Photographic reproduction of a landscape drawing by Hermann Lungwitz of a man looking over a landscape, with a forest between a field of cattle and a town. Note on the back reads. "Panoramic view of the City of Friederichsburg [sic] Texas presented to Texas State Archives by Ralph Bickler. Hermann Lungkwitz, grandfather (maternal) of Ralph Bickler. This was a pencil sketch made at the request of the Dresden Museum of Germany. It was made 1853-54-55 or 1856, the date is not known for sure. The museum made a litho plate (probably stone) and sent lithograph copies back to Friederichburg."
- [Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from Brigadier Major General Persifor F. Smith]
- A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from Brigadier Major General Persifor F. Smith, who discusses the repelling of “Indian incursions.” Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- [Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from Secretary of War Jefferson Davis]
- A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from Secretary of War Jefferson Davis, who refers to Brigadier Major General Persifor F. Smith’s letter of July 29, 1854, to Pease. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- [Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from A.J. Hamilton]
- A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from A.J. Hamilton regarding a newspaper’s allegedly erroneous reporting of statements made by Pease. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- [Correspondence/petition to Governor E.M. Pease]
- A letter/petition, signed by multiple parties, asking Governor E.M. Pease for executive clemency for Mathias Lindberg, who had been convicted of perjury. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter/petition.
- [Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from Stephen Powers]
- A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from a man named Stephen Powers, who complains about a judge’s behavior. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- [Proclamation from Governor E.M. Pease regarding criminal fugitives from Louisiana]
- A proclamation from Governor E.M. Pease regarding criminal fugitives from Louisiana.
- [Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from M.H. Stansell]
- A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from M.H. Stansell regarding muster rolls.
- [Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from Sheriff W.B. Knox, and “Wanted” poster]
- A letter from Sheriff W.B. Knox of Bexar County notifying Governor E.M. Pease that some prisoners had escaped from the county jail and asking Pease to post a reward for their capture, and an accompanying “Wanted” poster. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- [Proclamation from Governor E.M. Pease Regarding Criminal Fugitives, June 13, 1855]
- A proclamation from Governor E.M. Pease regarding criminal fugitive William Gibson.
- [Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from R.L. Waddill]
- A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from R.L. Waddill regarding murder indictments for several men not in custody—he suggests that a reward should be offered for the men—and accompanying indictments.
- Almanac, 1856.
- The almanac includes general information about medicine, statistics, recipes, folk remedies, and meteorology for 1856.
- [Drawing of the Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of an illustration of the Governor's Mansion in 1856.
- [Correspondence/petition to Governor E.M. Pease]
- A letter/petition to Governor E. M. Pease from people in Mountain Valley, who complain about attacks from Native Americans. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter/petition.
- [Correspondence/petition to Governor E.M. Pease]
- A letter/petition to Governor E.M. Pease from citizens of La Grange on behalf of Dr. John S. Lewellen, a local citizen who had been convicted and fined for betting on an election. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter/petition.
- [Agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of Mary Ann, an enslaved woman, from J.M. Prewitt]
- An agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of Mary Ann, an enslaved woman, from enslaver J.M. Prewitt.
- [Baptist Church and Capitol Building]
- Photograph of the first church building used by the Baptist Church (left) and the 1853 Capitol building (right).
- Looking southwest from Governor's Mansion
- Looking northwest toward the Quality Shoppe at 1104 Colorado.
- [Correspondence to E.M. Pease from Lucadia Pease]
- The first of two letters to E.M. Pease from Lucadia Pease in which she discusses the possible purchase of a house from James B. Shaw. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- [Correspondence to E.M. Pease from Lucadia Pease]
- The second of two letters to E.M. Pease from Lucadia Pease in which she discusses the possible purchase of a house from James B. Shaw. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- [Correspondence to E.M. Pease from Lucadia Pease]
- A letter to E.M. Pease from Lucadia Pease, who expresses her happiness that they have bought a house. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- [Deed for sale of Woodlawn]
- The deed for the sale of Woodlawn from James B. Shaw to E.M. Pease.
- [Correspondence from Lucadia Pease to Christiana Niles]
- A letter from Lucadia Pease to Christiana Niles, her mother, whom she encourages, along with her sister Juliet, to visit the new family home. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- [Correspondence from Lucadia Pease to Juliet Niles]
- A letter to Juliet Niles from her sister Lucadia Pease, who discusses naming the new family home "Windsor Lawn." Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- [African-American families]
- Photograph of a family of African-Americans standing in front of a log cabin. A young girl stands in the open doorway of the cabin and looks on at the family portrait.
- Barton Creek Bridge
- Photograph of three women and a baby in front of the bridge.
- [Governor's Mansion]
- Photograph of the Texas Governor's Mansion. "The Governor's Mansion after Texas became a state in 1846, and stands today, although much altered and improved. It is still the Governor's Mansion. It was and is located one black SW of the Capitol." is written on back of photograph.