"Speech of Senator Mat. Gains on the Immigration Bill" (printed, 1 item); and miscellaneous (fragments, notes, paper bookmarks [?] cut in the shape of little urns, typescripts relating to Judge Walker, 10 items)
Scope and Contents
The letterbooks in this collection are blotter copies containing legal correspondence to individuals, sheriffs, county clerks, and judges; and personal correspondence to friends and family. There are also letters to magazines and newspapers concerning subscriptions and advertising. One volume contains petitions, deeds, and briefs used in courts, including the Supreme Court of Texas. The correspondence describes conditions in Texas before, during, and after the Civil War, including the Cortina War of 1859. Most of the letterbooks are indexed by addressee and the volume of petitions by the main person involved in the case.
Dates
- Creation: 1857-1867
Creator
- From the Collection: Bowers, Marmion Henry (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.50 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the East Texas Research Center Repository