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53.12 - Memorandum
Memorandum. Prepared by Temple Houston Morrow giving information concerning the Houston family. Three legal size pages with a blue legal cover. Signed 17 January 1957 when he was living in Lubbock, Texas.

Record Type: Archive
55.24 - Program
Program outling ceremonies at the unveiling of the bust of Sam Houston, "Great Virginians," at Richmond, Virginia, June 18, 1935. Unveiling done by Madge Houston Thornall. Blue velvet-like cover with "Great Virginians" and "Sam Houston" printed in gold lettering. Photo of bust. Same as 186.8

Record Type: Archive
59.2 - Deed
59.2.1 Lower left corner fragment of a printed document, probably a commission, with seal intact. Signed by John S. Besser. Dated 1833. Back of fragment is endorsed on August 23, 1833, by illegible, and Robertson Stutton [sic], possibly in the 11th Regiment. 59.2.2 Handwritten deed in Galveston County, State of Texas, for 910 ½ acres land in Montgomery County, from Daniel J. Toler to M.C. and C.E. Toler, dated November 27, 1846. Four pages. ...

Record Type: Archive
61.1 - Ad, Newspaper
Newspaper ad clipping. Invitation to Sam Houston's inaugural ball in Austin, December 21, 1859.

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62.1.2 - Handbill
Handbill. A 3-inch x 5-inch card advertising "Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup for Coughs, Colds and Consumption." Two small girls asleep in bed with a cat. Three colors. Used by Dr. Irion about 1890.

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69.1 - Announcement, Funeral
Funeral Notice announcement for the ceremonies of General Sam Houston. Dated July 27, 1863, Huntsville, Texas.

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71.1 - Map
Large paper map of the Indian Territory, showing the location of the "Wigwam Neosho" where Sam Houston and Diana Rogers, his Indian wife lived. Very detailed descriptions written on map of roads, camp sites, Indian sites etc. Copyright 1941. Drawn by Tom Meagher. Ink inscription on back "From Louis Lenz Houston, Tx. March 6, 1952." 31 inches x 33 inches.

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71.7 - Roster
Copy of a roster list containing the name, age, county represented, occupation, place of nativity, and time of immigration to the Republic of Texas of the members of the Sixth Congress. 10 inches x 16 inches.

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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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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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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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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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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."

Record Type: Archive
8.229 - Letter
FOLDER 1 (4 letters and 1 envelope): Sam Houston to Margaret Lea Houston Letter dated April 30, 1850, from Sam Houston in Washington City to "My Dearest" (Margaret Lea Houston) in Huntsville. 8 pp Letter dated May 18, 1858, from Sam Houston in Washington (D.C.) to Margaret Lea Houston ("My Dear Love"). 4 pp Glad her mother and sister are with her to cheer her up. Comments on cousin Mart getting married to a red headed girl. Letter date...

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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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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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88.2.2 - 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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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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L1984.11.2 - Oath
Civil War Amnesty oath, service records for 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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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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