This collection contains pieces printed by Samuel Bangs, generally recognized as the first printer in Texas whose work survives. Most of these were assembled by a rare books dealer for James L. Britton, III, who donated them to SHSU.
Judges; Baylor, Robert Emmett Bledsoe; Franklin, Benjamin Cromwell; Williamson, Robert McAlpin [Three Legged Willie]; Mills, John T.; Branch, Edward Thomas
Thirty documents represents original papers signed by a number of Stephen F. Austin's "Old 300"[among the earliest Anglo settlers]. They were assembled by a rare books dealer for James L. Britton, III, who donated them to SHSU.
Charles IV, King of Spain, 1748-1819; Texas; Mexico; popes
Britton Hispanic Texana Collection, 1546-1877
SHH VII:3
CHARLES IV, Spanish King who ruled over the New World provinces including Texas, Document signed, Aranjuez, January 22, 1804. A Royal decree issued by Charles seeking to strengthen his...
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[CIVIL WAR] Guy M. Bryan, printed address to the people of the state of Texas urging that the legislature be called into special session and criticizing Governor Houston for not having done so. Printed at Galveston, December 29th,...
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September 23, 1861 (Shaw brothers) Letter written by Samuel Shaw to his brother [Harry] from Sandy Creek, Australia. Wages are low and he gets a some work on the reef. He and his brother Edwin are thinking of going to New Zealand to...
SHH II:A:3:l
February 27th 1880 Letter from Margaret Thornton to her cousin Harry Shaw asking that he forward a letter to cousin James Leigh of Rochdale.1p. 5 x 8
THORNTON PAPERS This collection is comprised of 13 letters written by Margaret...
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January] 14th, 1877 Letter from Margaret Thornton to her cousin Harry Shaw thanking him for the papers he sent and asking for news about her family in England. She relates that they are anxious about the next election, "that there is...
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September 29th, 1885 (Shaw cousins) Letter written by Edwin Wolstenholme to a cousin letting him know of a planned visit in "Melburn" (Melbourne, Australia) before he goes to England for Christmas. 1p. 5 x 8 Section II B...
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November 19 [1871] Letter from Margaret Thornton to her Henry (Harrie) Shaw asking for news from England. She describes the health of her family. 2pp. 10 x 8
THORNTON PAPERS This collection is comprised of 13 letters written by...
SHH II:A:3:f
November 23rd, 1873 Letter from Margaret Thornton to her cousin Emma (Shaw) describes effect of a spring and summer weather on crops. She says that the coming election should "be the death of the Radicals." 4pp. 10 x 7...
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May 9, 1878 Letter (written on International & Great Northern R. R. stationary) from Margaret Thornton to her cousin Harry Shaw describing the loss of the family's home and all their belongings to a fire that consumed an entire block...
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June 28th, 1878 Letter from Margaret Thornton to her cousin Maria Wolstenhome describing loss of the family's home and belongings to the fire in May. She relates that friends have helped and that they have lumber to build a house...
SHH II:A:2:n
(n) Letter of welcome, Memphis, [Tennessee] June 3, 1845, 3pp. 7 3/4 x 9 1/2 From: Citizens of Memphis (26 names listed, including the Mayor) To: Samuel HOUSTON Re: Houston's projected visit to Tennessee to " take a final farewell of...
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Jan. 11th, 1880 Letter (written on Sam Houston Normal Institute stationary) from Margaret Thornton to her cousin Harry Shaw thanking him for their "Xmas papers". She relates that the Normal School asked that they complete their house...
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October 7th, 1879 Letter from Margaret Thornton to her cousin Emma Shaw asking about her relative in England and hopes that Harry will come to visit. She states business is "dull" and "money sparse" since crops have been poor for...
Britton Hispanic Texana Collection, 1546-1877
FILISOLA, VICENTE, Mexican General who led the retreat out of Texas after the Battle of San Jacinto. Manuscript document signed, Matamoros, May 26, 1837. Filisola's warning to the Mexican deserters of...
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT of the Government of Texas promises to pay the Bearer in one year from date the sum of Ten Dollars and interest thereon... signed SAM HOUSTON, President, Houston, Texas, November 1, 1838, #1677. Also signed by Henry...
