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1. 2019.1 - Announcement, Graduation

   1911 Commencement Program for Sam Houston Normal Institute, featuring "Presentation of the Sam Houston Homestead, purchased by the students of 1910-'11" on page 2 of the program

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2. 2019.3 - Record, Executive

   2019.3.1 Letter. February 23, 1860, from the Executive Department to John H. Conner: protection and security by the Texas Rangers to the frontier. Signed by Governor Sam Houston. 2019.3.2 Special Orders dated March 2, 1847. From Oliver Gray at Headquarters, Camargo Mexico: Capt. John H. Conner, Texas Ranger, will bear dispatches to Governor J.P. Henderson information about the U.S. Army under Taylor. 2019.3.3 Orders from the Executive De...

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3. 2020.1 - Program, Theater

   Document. May 30, 1924 Theater program for Sam Houston Drama, featuring students and faculty of Sam Houston State Teachers College. Directed by Harriet Smith. Six pages, including green paper cover with picture of Sam Houston on the front. 9 inches by 6 inches.

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4. 2024.6 - Note

   ALS, one page, 8 x 6.5, September 30, 1850. Boldly penned handwritten letter from Washington while serving as a United States Senator, in full: "Mr. Forney or Mr. Anderson of the Senate-Will deliver to John H. Houston my Speeches when they are completed." Handsomely mounted, cloth-matted, and framed with a portrait and plaque to an overall size of 26 x 24. In fine condition. John H. Houston was a first cousin of Sam Houston who lived in Washingto...

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5. 2024.7 - Grant, Land

   Land grant on printed stationary paper with iron-gall ink. Land grant issued to Pablo Manolo as a donation warrant for 52 acres in Dallas County. Signed by Sam Houston in the City of Austin on January 18, 1861. Also signed by Francis M. White, commissioner of General Land Office. Survey notes for 52 acres on front. Dallas County clerk notes dated January 19, 1863, on the back. Dallas land grant number 53, volume 3. 3 seals are present on the...

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6. 2024.9 - Letter

   Letter from Sam Houston while in U.S. House of Representatives to "Major Smith" in New York, dated February 19, 1826. Houston discusses politics and society in Washington, D.C. Tone is informal since he is writing to someone he considers to be a friend. Handwritten, 8-page letter on four separate sheets (written on both sides). Tape on lines where letter was folded in thirds.

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7. 21.32 - Letter

   21.32.1: Print of painting of Sam Houston by T.J. Donnellan. Sam with hat and cane and serape around his shoulders. 3 3/4" x 5 1/2" on paper. 21.32.2: Newspaper article pertaining to portrait of Sam Houston by boyhood friend T. J. Donnellan who died in 1908. 21.32.3: Letter from Mrs. J.T. Donnellan to Professor J.L. Clark in Huntsville. Dated Houston, July 10th. Letter discusses her copyright of the Sam Houston portrait and her efforts to ...

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8. 21.34 - Manuscript

   Manuscript to Dr. Clark telling of Jeff Caldwell's remembrance of a visit with Sam Houston in the governor's mansion. Relates tale of Andrew Jackson Houston sliding down banister.

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9. 210.1 - Invitation

   Silk invitation to a ball given at the Capitol in Austin on the occasion of the inauguration of General Sam Houston as President of the Republic of Texas, scheduled for December 10, 1841. It was addressed to Adolphus Sterne and Lady, Nacogdoches, Texas. Black print on white silk 8 ¾" x 8 ¾". Nine managers listed under a 5-pointed star.

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10. 216.1 - Certificate

    Document. Certificate of election to the office of District Attorney issued to Temple Houston, in a black frame.20" x 13"

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11. 217.26 - Obituary

    Newspaper article on the death of Eliza Revel who was the slave of Margaret Lea when she was a young girl in Alabama. She came to Texas with her when she married Sam Houston and helped care for all the children. She was living in the home of Mrs. Margaret Houston Williams at the time of her death at age 70. Was pasted in scrapbook. Apx 11" x 4 1/2". Newspaper unknown. Sketch of Eliza at top of article. Very dark with age and brittle.

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12. 217.27 - Letter

    217.27.1 Letter dated 27 April 1896 Independence, Texas from Maggie H Williams to unknown recipient. Dear Sir ---Sending you 2 of my father's epaulettes and two of his letters for you to look at and return. Written in ink on two pages 5" x 8" paper that is darkened with age. 217.27.2 Letter from Maggie H. Williams dated May 6, 1896 Independence, TX to unknown person. Dear Sir... She replies that she does not know exact dates of epaule...

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13. 217.29 - Article

    Magazine article titled "General Houston's Daughter" by Patti McLeary Burford from The Ladies' Home Journal, ca. 1895. Information about Margaret Houston Williams, her life and children in Independence, Texas. Has an image of Maggie with the Sam Houston ivory brooch and an image of her daughter Madge.14 3/4 inches by 5 3/4 inches.

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14. 217.44 - Newspaper

    Newspaper. Houston Post, May 16, 1948. Speech delivered by Temple Houston, son of Gen. Sam Houston, on May 16, 1888, at the dedication of the Texas Capitol Building in Austin. 23 inches x 16 1/2 inches.

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15. 217.45.1 - Autograph

    Document. Torn sheet of paper. Left hand corner printed "William J. Bryan, Lincoln, Nebraska" and signed "W. J. Bryan" in ink on bottom right corner. 5 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches.

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16. 217.45.2 - Letter

    Document. Letterhead of Executive Office State of Texas, Austin, addressed to Mrs. T. J. Goree, Galveston, Texas, December 26, 1902. Signed by Joseph D. Sayers. Letter in reference to investigate pardon of inmate W. H. Hill.

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17. 217.45.3 - Envelope

    Document. Copy envelope stamped "Department of the Interior, Bureau of Education, I certify that this package contains public documents and no written matter. By order of the Commissioner. Chief Clerk". Addressed in writing "Hon. Savanta Palm, Swedish Consul, Austin, Texas." 12 cent stamp.

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18. 217.56 - Letter

    Letter from W.H. Kittrell, Sr., to the The Huntsville Item, on November 30, 1926, (127.56.1) describing the Steamboat House as it looked when Sam Houston lived there and as it looked when Kitrrell's father, Dr. Pleasant Kittrell, from 1863 to 1867. Handwritten in pencil on 5" X 8" lined paper (7 pages total). Transcribed copy of the letter (127.56.2) is two pages typed on 8" x 10" paper.

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19. 217.66.1 - Invitation

    Invitation to the dedication and opening of the San Jacinto Museum of History issued to the Sam Houston Museum April 20 and 21, 1939. One sheet 15"L x 9 1/2"W folded. Quality beige paper with engraving of San Jacinto monument at top. Feathered edges. Black script print. Envelope of same paper.

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20. 217.66.2 - Invitation

    Reply card to Invitation to attend opening of the San Jacinto Museum of History ceremony. Envelope addressed to Edgar O. Lovett, Esq. The Rice Institute Houston, Texas. Envelope is 4 3/4 inches by 6 1/2 inches and reply card is 4 1/2 inches by 6 1/4 inches.

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