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.
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David G. BURNET, Acting Secretary of State, Department of State, Houston, May 29, 1839, letter to the County Surveyor or his Deputy of the County of Bexar, instructing him to locate and survey land for the establishment of an education...
SHH II:B:14
[CIVIL WAR] Jno. H. ROBINSON. Headquarters Bates Regtl, Quintana, Texas, January 25, 1864, letter from to Rev. O.M. ADDISON, Special Orders No. 9 from Head Quarters Trans Mississippi Dept., dated January 13, 1864, accepting your...
Britton Hispanic Texana Collection, 1546-1877
CUEVAS, LUIS G., Mexican Minister of Foreign Relations. Broadside, Mexico, May 17, 1845. Upon learning of the U.S. intention to annex Texas, the Mexican Congress agrees to consider a peace treaty with...
Britton Hispanic Texana Collection, 1546-1877
SHH VII:42
CUEVAS, LUIS G., Comunicaciones Relativas a la Agregacion del Departamento de Tejas a los Estados Unidos del Norte, que ha pasado el Supremo Gobierno de la Republica a la Camara de...
"Letter from Nancy Houston to Sam Houston, April 6, 1858" Letter to Sam Houston while he is in Washington from his daughter Nannie, who writes about flower bulbs
SHH II:D:6
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...
SHH IX:26
Marcy Maps of 1853. Map of the Country Between the Frontiers of Arkansas and New Mexico. G4295 1850 M37 1981 - Map II. (6 sections). [Donated by Texas Map Society on the occasion of its first meeting, hosted by University of...
Britton Hispanic Texana Collection, 1546-1877
SHH VII:7
ITURBIDE, AUGUSTIN, Emperor of Mexico, Gaceta Imperial Extraordinaria de Mexico, November 27, 1821. As President of the Junta, Iturbide announces the Treaty of Cordoba and proclaims...
Britton Hispanic Texana Collection, 1546-1877
SHH VII:24
As Political Chief of Bexar, Ramon Musquiz was the most powerful Mexican official in Texas and as such made periodic reports to the Mexican Governor on activities in the colony. For a...
Papers Pertaining to the Institution of Slavery, 1809-1866
SHH VI:6
THOMPSON, JESSE, DS, Fort Bend County, January 16, 1843. Petition for the sale of personal property of Jesse Thompson, dec'd, "except negroes" and appending a list of the negroes...
Papers Pertaining to the Institution of Slavery, 1809-1866
SHH VI:15
SELLERS, JOHN, DS, Cherokee County, November 9, 1853. Inventory and appraisal of slaves in the estate of James Cook. A mature male slave is value at $1000 whilst...
SHH VII:1
An original document from the era of Spanish conquest. Spanish America, manuscript document, Santiago, 1546. 6 PP. 8 1/2 X 12, * TEXT IN SPANISH.
Britton Hispanic Texana Collection, 1546-1877
SHH VII:6
ITURBIDE, AUGUSTIN, Emperor of Mexico after independence from Spain. Broadside, Mexico City, October 11, 1821. The first decreto issued by Iturbide as Regent urging the adoption of his "Plan...
SHH II:B:13
[CIVIL WAR] N.J.T. DANA, Major General, letter dateline Head Quarters U.S. Forces, Texas, Matagorda Peninsula, January 18, 1864, to Major General E.O.C. ORD, Commander 13th Corp, New Orleans, reporting his activities after taking...
SHH II:A:2:h
(h) Private letter dated July 6, 1843, Galveston, 3pp. 7 1/2 x 9 From: Charles ELLIOTT (1801-1875) British knight, admiral, and Charge D'Affaires in Texas, Aug. 6, 1842-1845. (Reassigned there from China after having precipitated the...
