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1. 73.37 - Letter

   Letter from A.J. Houston to Miss Anna Loring June, 12, 1930 regarding a silver cup owned by Sam Houston that A.J. Houston donated to museum. Letter typewritten on Harris County Historical Society stationery. 5 1/2 inches x 8 1/2 inches. Very yellow with age.

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2. 8.223 - Letter

   Letter from Sam Houston, Jr. to his father dated June 1852. "My bird has died." " I will be a better boy"

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3. 8.224 - Letter

   Letter from Sam Houston to his son Sam Houston, Jr, dated June 15, 1846. Two pages folded and handwritten on both sides. Admonishes Sam Jr to love his mother and grandmother and to be obedient. He is sending him some poetry that he may learn to recite. Pages are 4 ¾" x 7 ¼" Ink is faded through. Paper dark with age.

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4. 8.225 - Letter

   Letter from Sam Houston to his oldest son, Sam Houston, Jr, dated July 19, 1852. Written from Washington D.C. Talks of sending him a camp bed and a hat with a feather for Margaret. Wants Joshua to take care of the filly, as he may have to ride it to Wheelock for court. He is sorry to hear of the death of his pet. Two sheets folded. Written on both sides. Ink is faded through.

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5. 8.227 - Letter

   Letter from Nannie Elizabeth to her father Sam Houston in Washington when she was 12 years old. Written from Huntsville, Texas on April 4, 1858. Three pages, folded. "Mother is ill and cannot write" "When will you be coming home?" "Flower bulbs received and are blooming."

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6. 87.6 - Bond, War

   Document. War Savings Certificate Series of 1918 No. 13163877 (without stamps) WWI. Envelope (87.6B) and folder for affixing stamps (87.6A).

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7. 88.2.1 - Chart, Genealogical

   Genealogical chart of Houston family (88.2.1). Gift of Temple Houston Morrow, General Sam Houston's grandson. Thin white paper with blue print. Houston Coat of Arms. Presented in 1936 to Sam Houston State Teacher's College. 8 1/2 inches by 15 inches. Framed 17 inches x 41 inches. A duplicate chart (88.2.2) is located in MM:Vault:F25:D.

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8. 98.2 - Letter

   Envelope (B) with letter (A) to Dr. H.C. Pritchett from Andrew Jackson Houston regarding objects given to the college museum, April 21, 1907. Artifacts donated to museum are: leopard waistcoat, crutch, silver cup and minature portrait. All belonging to Sam Houston. Letter typewritten, 5 1/2 inches x 8 1/2 inches, on Department of Justice stationery. Very yellow with age.

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9. L1984.11.2 - Record, Service

   Civil War Amnesty oath of J. C. S. Morrow, # 4753. Dated October 16, 1865. Executed in triplicate. This is one of the three originals. 9 inches x 12 inches.

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10. L2000.4 - Map

    Four (4) manuscript maps on linen each with heading " Sam Houston's Estate" for parcels of land in: L2000.4.1 Henderson County (9 1/4" x 7 5/8") George F. Walter's 1/2 League and one Labor. L2000.4.2 San Jacinto County (12 1/4" x 7 3/4") David Beer's League L2000.4.3 Van Zandt County (9 3/4" x 7 3/4") Pleasant Young's 1 League & 1 Labor. L2000.4.4 Walker County (12 1/4 x 8") 635 acres part of a League granted to John Roark Ligh...

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11. L2019.1.7 - Certificate

    First Texian Loan Scrip for 600 acres of land issued to Thomas D. Carneal on January 11. 1836. Signed by President Sam Houston on June 20, 1838. Given to THS by Mr. Henry David.

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12. L2019.1.8 - Record, Executive

    Letter signed by Sam Houston appointing Gibson May as an Indian Agent, dated December 14, 1843. Affixed with the seal of the Republic of Texas.

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13. SHMMInstRec1986AlamoArtic - Article

    The Huntsville Item newspaper article from June 29, 1986 about the Alamo diorama by Gene Eric Salecker

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