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[Complaint against Dryden Holcomb for assaulting Richard Niles]

A complaint against a man named Dryden Holcomb for allegedly assaulting Richard Niles.

Date: December 14, 1825

[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.

Date: January 2, 1844

Creator: McMaster, William

[Proclamation from Governor E.M. Pease Regarding Criminal Fugitives, June 13, 1855]

A proclamation from Governor E.M. Pease regarding criminal fugitive William Gibson.

Date: June 13, 1855

Creator: Texas. Governor (1853-1857 : Pease)

[Deed for sale of Woodlawn]

The deed for the sale of Woodlawn from James B. Shaw to E.M. Pease.

Date: June 13, 1859

Creator: Pease, Elisha Marshall

[Copies of unsigned publishing contracts]

Two unsigned copies of publishing contracts by two different publishing houses: H. H. McClure and Co., and Phillips Publishing Co.

Date: October 21, 1907

Creator: H. H. McClure and Co.

Revised Ordinances of the City of Austin.

This book contains the text of Austin City ordinances which were revised and adopted in 1908. Subject index begins on page 351.

Date: 1908

Creator: Austin (Tex.)

O. Henry to illustrate "Indian Depredations in Texas"

Negative image of affidavit concerning Jossiah [sic] Willbarger employment of O. Henry to illustrate "Indian Depredations in Texas," 10 November 1932, signed by N.A. Rector

Date: November 10, 1932

Creator: Rector, N. A.