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Carte de la route que mène depuis la capitale de la Nouvelle Espagne jusqu'à S. Fe du Nouveau Mexique dressée sur les journaux de Don Pedro de Rivera et en partie sur les observations astronomiques de Mr. de Humboldt ; dessiné et redigé par F. Friesen à Berlin 1807 ; gravé par Barrière, et l'écriture par L. Aubert, directeur du dit ouvrage.

Description: Maps show "Route de Chihuahua à Santa Fe", "Route de Durango à Chihuahua", and "Route de Mexico à Durango." this sheet appeared in the author's Physical Geographical Atlas of the Kingdom of New Spain. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:2,150,000], [ca. 1:2,200,000], and [ca. 1:2,300,000].
Date: 1812
Creator: Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Part of Asia.

Description: Map shows cities, major roads and trade routes, and physical features for the southern portion of the Asian continent: Arabia, Persia, Hindoostan, China and the Chinese Empire, Tibet, the Burman Empire, the Philippine Islands, and portions of Korea and Japan. Includes historical notes and alternative place names. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:11,000,000].
Date: [1812..1832]
Creator: Lizars, Daniel, 1760-1812
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Map of Reconnaissance exhibiting the country between Washington and New Orleans with the routes examined in reference to a contemplated National Road between these two cities.

Description: Map shows plotting of a national road without regard to terrain directly from Washington to New Orleans; major cities and towns, existing roads, and military posts. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:2,112,000].
Date: [1812..1832]
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, July 21, 1812]

Description: Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, discussing a trip proposed by her sister, Ann Upshur Teackle. They plan to be gone for 4 to 6 weeks, visiting towns in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Maryland. Elizabeth is unsure about attending, but thinks the trip might improve her health.
Date: July 21, 1812
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Uphsur
Partner: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, July 15, 1812]

Description: Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, asking him to send her various foods and goods for the household. She mentions acquaintances that were in town and says she expects to see her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, soon. She asks him to talk to physicians in Baltimore to get recommendations for her poor health.
Date: July 15, 1812
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
Partner: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
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