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A map of the United States of Mexico : As organized and defined by the several acts of the congress of that republic.

Description: Map shows the geography and cities in the states of Mexico and Texas previous to the U.S. - Mexican War [1846 - 1848]. Includes "Tables of Distances" and "Statistical Table." Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:5,400,000].
Date: 1847
Creator: Tanner, Henry Schenck, 1786-1858
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Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Notification of land rights, January 2, 1847]

Description: Document by Castro notifying the colonists that Huth is the legal owner of only the land his house occupies and an additional 40 acres across the river and therefore has no right to sell, rent or transfer any other property. He goes on to list their financial disagreement and states that a court hearing will decide who the debtor really is. Signed Hr. Castro on January 2, 1847 in Castroville.
Date: January 2, 1847
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Copy of letter from Sam Houston to Joseph Ellis, June 12, 1847]

Description: Copy of a letter from Sam Houston to his friend Joseph L. Ellis of Grand Cane at his plantation "Pleasant Lawn." Discusses Judge Worsham, the health of the Houston family, and neighbors. This letter is purported to be a hoax and forgery, as multiple copies exist. It was found folded inside a book that was published in the late 1800s and given to the library over sixty years ago.
Date: June 12, 1847
Creator: Houston, Sam
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Denton Public Library
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