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Letter Of Introduction For J. D. Logan, Written And Signed Sam Houston, Governor Of Texas. April 1860., Sam Houston Apr 1860

Letter Of Introduction For J. D. Logan, Written And Signed Sam Houston, Governor Of Texas. April 1860., Sam Houston

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

A letter of introduction from Sam Houston to James Brooks, editor of the New York Express, regarding the newspaper editor of the San Antonio "Daily and Weekly Herald," J.D. Logan. Logan was visiting New York on business and was perceived by Houston as being knowledgable about Texas. April 1860. Prominently signed by Sam Houston.


Letter From Louis T. Wigfall To A T. King In New York, Marshall, Texas, May 17, 1855., Louis T. Wigfall May 1855

Letter From Louis T. Wigfall To A T. King In New York, Marshall, Texas, May 17, 1855., Louis T. Wigfall

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Wigfall writes to King imploring him to come to Texas. He also notes several others matters of business and politics.


Sam Ralston Poetry Manuscript (Song), Sam. Ralston Jul 1836

Sam Ralston Poetry Manuscript (Song), Sam. Ralston

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

3 page manuscript of verse entitled: “Written for the celebration of the 4th of July 1836 at Plymouth, Mississippi.” First stanza begins: “The hour has come, when Texians brave – Must choose bright glory, or the Grave;” Accompanying note explains “Ralston most likely went with Quitman to fight for Texas independence.”


Honorable Discharge From The Army Of The Republic Of Texas For Mitchell George, Signed By Barnard Bee, Sr., No Date, Barnard Elliot Bee Senior Dec 1835

Honorable Discharge From The Army Of The Republic Of Texas For Mitchell George, Signed By Barnard Bee, Sr., No Date, Barnard Elliot Bee Senior

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Mitchell George, 21 years old, farmer, who enlisted in May of 1836 is honorably discharged from the Army of the Republic of Texas.