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Description of New Brighton, on Staten Island, Opposite the City of New York.

Description: Explanation and supporting information related to map that shows street names, block numbers, docks, harbor, existing or prospective bathing house and building locations, and notable physical features; developer's view of homes and buildings with sailboats and steamboats in the harbor.
Date: 1835
Creator: Lyons, James
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

An account of Col. Crockett's tour to the North and down East, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four : his object being to examine the grand manufacturing establishments of the country : and also to find out the condition of its literature and morals, the extent of its commerce, and the practical operation of "The Experiment"

Description: "Object being to examine the grand manufacturing establishments of the country; and also to find out the condition of its literature and morals, the extent of its commerce, and the practical operation of 'The Experiment'"
Date: 1835
Creator: Crockett, Davy, 1786-1836
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Translation: Laws, Orders and Contracts, on Colonization, From January 1821, up to 1829; In Virtue of Which, Col. Stephen F. Austin Introduced and Settled Foreign Emigrants in Texas. With an Explanatory Introduction.

Description: This document includes an Introduction and an Advertisement written by Stephen F. Austin giving a brief introduction of the history of Austin's Colony and background about the printed translations of the emigration laws, decrees, and contracts on colonization as well as correspondence between the Mexican government and Austin.
Date: 1837
Creator: Austin, Stephen F. (Stephen Fuller), 1793-1836
Partner: UNT Libraries

Laws of the Republic of Texas. Volume Third.

Description: This volume includes the text of acts and resolutions passed by the government of the Republic of Texas to become law. Index starts after page 54.
Date: 1838
Creator: Texas (Republic). Secretary of State.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Laws of the Republic of Texas, in two volumes. Volume 02.

Description: This volume includes the text of acts and resolutions passed by the government of the Republic of Texas to become law. Index starts after page 122.
Date: 1838
Creator: Texas (Republic). Secretary of State.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Laws of the Republic of Texas, in two volumes. Volume 01.

Description: This volume includes "The Declaration of Independence made by the Delegates of the People of Texas, in General Convention, at Washington," the "Constitution of the Republic of Texas," and the "Laws of the Republic of Texas." Index starts after page 267.
Date: 1838
Creator: Texas (Republic). Secretary of State.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Diary of Henry Matthews - 1833-1840]

Description: Henry Matthews (1799-18?) was a Methodist circuit rider, schoolteacher, and practicing physician from Ohio, who made his way from Ohio, through the Illinois Territory, to Texas. Primarily a circuit-riding preacher and schoolteacher in his early days in Ohio, Matthews practiced medicine more formally in the 1830s and 1840s in San Felipe, Texas, where Matthews and his wife Miranda eventually settled. The latter two-thirds are a private diary, but many of the entries are made over printed finance … more
Date: 1833-05-25/1840-10-02
Creator: Matthews, Henry
Partner: Southwestern University

Travis County Clerk Records: Commissioners Court Minutes Index 1

Description: Partial index to Commissioners Court Minutes books A-G, 1840~ to 1897~, showing name of interested party or subject matter, and volume and page number where recorded. Arranged alphabetically by name of interested party or subject matter.
Date: 1839/1897
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
Partner: Travis County Clerk’s Office

Travis County Clerk Records: Commissioners Court Minutes A

Description: Travis County Commissioners Court minutes from February 1839 to June 1852, documenting proceedings of county administrative court. Business transacted includes classification and expenditure of county funds, approval of claims, levy of taxes, care of paupers, construction and maintenance of public buildings and roads, management of other county works, calling of bids and letting of contracts, designation of election precincts, appointments of election judges, calling of elections, and approval … more
Date: 1839-02/1852-06
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
Partner: Travis County Clerk’s Office

[Galveston City Company Accounts: 1838-1847]

Description: Ledger containing financial records for the Galveston City Company, including bills receivable, expenses, personal accounts, and cash, from April 20, 1838 to March 8, 1848 (p. 398). An alphabetical index of account-holders' names is included toward the front.
Date: 1838-04/1848-03
Creator: Galveston City Company
Partner: Stewart Title Company

The War in Texas; A Review of Facts and Circumstances, showing that this contest is a Crusade Against Mexico, set on foot by Slaveholders, Land Speculators, &c. In Order to Re-Establish, Extend, and Perpetuate the System of Slavery and the Slave Trade.

Description: Opinion piece describing the history and reasons for the Texas Revolution, including the position that it was intended to support slavery in Texas.
Date: 1837
Creator: Lundy, Benjamin, 1789-1839
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

History of the Revolution in Texas, Particularly of the War of 1835 & '36; Together With the Latest Geographical, Topographical, and Statistical Accounts of the Country, From the Most Authentic Sources. Also, an Appendix.

Description: Book outlining the history of the Texas Revolution and a description of Texas geography, with a map, as well as an appendix containing personal accounts and text excerpts about specific events.
Date: 1838
Creator: Newell, Chester
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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