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1. 119.5 - Orders, Military

   Military orders issued from Republic of Texas headquarters, East bank Guadalupe, Gonzales, October 15, 1842. Addressed to Major R. Smither 3rd Reg, 2nd brig Montgomery City to raise troops to assist in defense of enemy force along Rio Grande. Order endorsed by Sam Houston. Printed on dark brown paper 8 inches by 10 inches. Ragged on all edges. Tears along the fold line.

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2. 119.50 - Manuscript

   Smither family history (119.50.2) written by Ella Smither to Professor J.L Clark with cover letter (119.50.1). 17 total pages handwritten in ink on lined paper. Envelope (119.50.3)

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3. 119.51.1 - Invitation

   Invitation to the Complimentary Railroad Ball Tuesday, March 26, 1872, at the Court House. Given by the Citizens of Huntsville and vicinity to the Citizens of Galveston, Houston, Austin and towns on the H. & G.N. and T.C.R.R. White unfolded card 7" L x 4 1/2" W with red print. Front card has circular image of steam engine and car with cotton bales. Printed by R. Clarke, Galveston. Card dark with age. Edges torn.

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4. 119.51.2 - Invitation

   Small white card 2 1/4" L x 3 1/2" W included with Railroad Ball invitation. Handwritten in pencil "Rail Road Ball Court House Huntsville, March 28, 1872, 8 o'clock PM, A.G. Kittrell, W.R. Paco, W.A. Leigh, E.W. Wynne for Committee". Card discolored.

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5. 119.52.1 - Program

   Program of the Lone Star Thespian Society Entertainment on February 22 (no year) at the Court House Comic Irish Drama "Bryan O'Linn", laughable farce "The Eton Boy" and grand Ethiopian busletta "The Black Statue". Black print on one sheet 13"L x 5 3/4"W. Black diamond border. Paper dark with age, mildew spots.

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6. 119.52.2 - Memorandum

   A memorandum titled "Christmas in Prison" on letterhead of Sam Houston Normal Institute, Huntsville, Texas, Texas State Normal School. Typed. Initials E.S. (Ella Smither). Describes the Christmas dinner provided by the locals to the inmates including a minstrel performance in the Chapel. Star seal in left top corner. 8 1/2 " x 11" Paper dark with age.

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7. 119.53 - Invitation

   Invitation to the Commencement Party at Andrew Female College on Tuesday, 28th of June (no year). Blue ink on white card with embossed border of floral design. 61/4" L x 4" W. Paper dark with age. Hole in right bottom corner.

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8. 119.54 - Invitation

   Invitation from the San Antonio Souaves to A.T. Smither and the Members of the Tom Hamilton Guards to attend in uniform a sham battle of the Alamo on the afternoon of Thanksgiving day and a full dress military ball that night. November 26. 1896. San Pedro Park, San Antonio, Texas. Black print script on letter size paper. Back of paper has pencil doodling and a list of clothing/ Image of Alamo battle at top and gold seal lower right corner. 10 ...

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9. 119.55 - Letter

   Letter from H.C. Wright to Miss Ella Smither, February 21, 1925, relating what he remembers of Sam Houston, Col. Grant, and Dr. Baldwin when he was a child in Huntsville. Written in pencil on State of Texas Treasury Department stationery. Four pages, front and back.

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10. 119.56 - Letter

    Letter from Mrs. Alice D. Thompson, Timber Ridge, Rockbridge County, Virginia, March 26, 1896, to Miss Ella Smither regarding her request for trees from the old home place of Sam Houston for planting in Huntsville. Handwritten in ink 8" L x 5" W folded. Also, small envelope with Timberridge, VA postmark. Burned holes in envelope.

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11. 119.59 - Letter

    A letter to Mr. R. Smither written from Natchez, January 26, 1839 stating that on the19th, half of a hundred dollar bill and half of a ten dollar bill were sent and the corresponding halves were enclosed in this letter by A.G. Valee. Also 3 typed copies. 8 inches by 10 inches folded sheets. Letter hand written on one side and addressed on other sheet. Paper has been folded into 9 rectangles. Remains of red wax. Paper dark with age and large...

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12. 119.63.1 - Letter

    Smither Letters (published in "Touched by Fire" by Eddy Parker) Civil War Letters from John Marquis Smither to his mother, uncle and sister Ella Smither: 119.63.1.1 September 12, 1861, Richmond, "Dear Mother" (on CSA Stationery) 119.63.1.2 January 14, 1862, Richmond, "Dear Mother" 119.63.1.3 January 18, 1862, Prince William's Co., VA, "Dear Aunt" 119.63.1.4 February 5, 1862, Near Dumfries, "Dear Brother" 119.63.1.5 Feb...

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13. 119.63.2 - Letter

    Powell Letters: Civil War letters to Ella Smither in Memphis, TN, from R. M. Powell. Powell was a friend. He was wounded and taken prisoner at Gettysburg. Johnson's Island was a POW camp for Confederate prisoners. (published in "Touched by Fire" by Eddy Parker) 119.63.2.1 October 14, 1862, Richmond, VA, "Dear Little Rebel" 119.63.2.2 October 9, 1863, Landusky, OH, "My Little Friend" 119.63.2.3 October 29, 1863, Johnson's Island, Sa...

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14. 119.63.3 - Letter

    These letters are part of the Ella Smither Collection but are not in Eddy Parker's book. 119.63.3.1 February 22, 1864, Greenwood, "Dear Miss Ella" from "Your attached friend E.A. Wood." Thanks Ella for sending Powell's letters as they have not heard from him for a long time. He is part of the family. Offers to send a carriage for her to visit and meet the family. 119.63.3.2 April 13, 1865, Huntsville, "Mrs. Wynne" from Robert Camp...

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15. 119.65 - Contract

    119.65.1 Five-page written contract plan for the construction of Andrew Female College giving building details. Written and signed by F. A. McShaw Secretary of the Board. Written in ink. 7 1/2 inches x 9 3/4 inches. Paper yellowed and brittle. 119.65.2 Pencil drawing of architectural plans for second story of Andrew Female College. 7 3/4 inches x 12 3/4 inches. Blue paper. Paper faded and brittle. 119.65.3 Pencil drawing of architectural...

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16. 119.66 - Music, Sheet

    Sheet music. The Alabama - a nautical song respectfully dedicated to the gallant Captain Seemes and his officers and to the officers and seamen of the C.S. Navy. A Confederate War song by E. King.1864 Geo Dunn & Co Printers. Music by F.W.Rosier. 11 3/4" x 9 1/2". Black print on beige. Paper dark with age, water damaged and badly torn.

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17. 119.67.1 - Program

    Program for Waco Female College annual commencement, Tuesday, June 9, 1885. One sheet 9 1/2" x 6" black print on white paper with border. Printed by E. Kellner & Co. Waco, Texas. Printed on one side. Paper darkened with age and torn at creases. A few holes at creases.

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18. 119.67.2 - Program

    Program: Waco Female College program. Musical and literary entertainment for December 21, 1883. Printed on one side in blue ink by Examiner Steam Print, Waco, Texas. 10"L x 3 1/8"W. Paper darkened with age. Marks of label and paper clip at top.

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19. 119.67.3 - Article, Newspaper

    Newspaper article "Andrew Female College was Once Popular Texas School". Paper and date unknown. History of college and mention of a few Huntsville women who attended the college in Huntsville, Texas. 13 inches by 5 1/2 inches.

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20. 119.70 - Pamphlet

    119.70.1: Booklet - "Eighteenth Amendment not a remedy for the Drink Evil" by Pierre S. Du Pont chairman of the Board, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Col. Issued by the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment, Washington D.C. Reprinted from Current History Magazine a monthly periodical published by the NY Times Co. 10 pages approximately 9" x 4" beige paper with brown twine binding. Good condition. 119.70.2: Booklet. One page folded printe...

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