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41.
Papers relating to astronomical observations

Creator:
Mason, Ebenezer Porter, 1819-1840
Tyler Augustus W
Published / Created:
[18--?]-1859
Call Number:
GEN MSS FILE 278
Image Count:
12
Resource Type:
Archives or Manuscripts
Abstract:
Fragment of a paper written by Ebenezer Porter Mason, manuscript, pages numbered 9-16, discussing methods of observing nebulae, 1839 Dec 26; ALS from Augustus W. Tyler to "Messrs. Editors," North Madison, 1859 Dec 3, describing his sighting of a meteo...
Subject (Name):
Broome, Horatio G. and United States Military Academy
Subject (Topic):
Astronomy--Observations, Meteors--Observations, and Nebulae--Observations
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Papers relating to astronomical observations

42.
Letters to Lemuel Tarleton Tucker, 1845-1847

Creator:
Tucker, J. B
Published / Created:
1845-1847
Call Number:
WA MSS S-1723 T797
Image Count:
28
Resource Type:
Archives or Manuscripts
Abstract:
11 ALS from J. B. Tucker, apparently the senior partner, advising his brother on various business decisions and detailing his future plans for the business. Six letters were sent from Port Lavaca to Corpus Christi and three from Maryland while J. B. w...
Description:
11 autograph letters, signed, 9 with address leaves.
Subject (Geographic):
Brazos Santiago (Tex.), Corpus Christi (Tex.), Port Lavaca (Tex.), and United States --Boundaries --Mexico
Subject (Name):
Tucker, Lemuel Tarleton and United States. Army --Supplies and stores
Subject (Topic):
Merchant ships --Texas, Merchants --Texas, and Mexican War, 1846-1848 --Equipment and supplies
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letters to Lemuel Tarleton Tucker, 1845-1847

43.
[Letter] 1781 Sept 19, Lebanon, [New Hampshire?]

Creator:
Trumbull, Jonathan, 1710-1785
Published / Created:
1781 September 19
Call Number:
GEN MSS 1351
Collection Title:
Wilbur Cortez Abbott collection of American letters and documents
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 7
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Archives or Manuscripts
Description:
Discusses delivery of British Navy prisoners to New London.
Subject (Name):
Trumbull, Jonathan, 1710-1785--Correspondence
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Letter] 1781 Sept 19, Lebanon, [New Hampshire?]

44.
AL to George Gordon

Creator:
Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973
Published / Created:
1927 Aug 3
Call Number:
OSB MSS 18
Collection Title:
Wilkinson papers
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 11
Image Count:
3
Resource Type:
Archives or Manuscripts
Subject (Name):
University of Oxford--Intellectual life and Wilkinson, Cyril Hackett, 1888-1960
Subject (Topic):
Learning and scholarship--Great Britain and Scholars--Great Britain
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > AL to George Gordon

45.
Letter : Fort Mason, Tex., to Samuel Cooper, Washington, D.C.

Creator:
Thomas, George H. (George Henry), 1816-1870
Published / Created:
1857 Jul 7
Call Number:
WA MSS S-2081 T363
Image Count:
5
Resource Type:
Archives or Manuscripts
Abstract:
ALS written by Major George Henry Thomas while stationed at Fort Mason, Texas, with the 2nd Cavalry, to Adjutant General Colonel Samuel Cooper. Thomas briefly requests copies of several orders issued in 1856. Most of the letter concerns information ...
Description:
George Henry Thomas served as a United States Army general in the Civil War. In 1857 Major Thomas was stationed at Fort Mason, Texas, having previously served for a year at Fort Yuma, Arizona Territory.
Subject (Geographic):
Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--Navigation and Fort Yuma (Ariz.)
Subject (Name):
Cooper, Samuel, 1798-1876, Thomas, George H. (George Henry), 1816-1870, and United States Army Cavalry, 2nd
Subject (Topic):
Indians of North America--Southwest, New
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letter : Fort Mason, Tex., to Samuel Cooper, Washington, D.C.

46.
Letter to Mr. Gibbs

Creator:
Thomas, George H. (George Henry), 1816-1870
Published / Created:
1867 Nov 18
Call Number:
WA MSS S-387 T363
Image Count:
5
Resource Type:
Archives or Manuscripts
Abstract:
Discusses the language and habits of the Colorado River Indians.
Subject (Name):
Gibbs, George, 1815-1873 and Thomas, George H. (George Henry), 1816-1870
Subject (Topic):
Indians of North America--Languages
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letter to Mr. Gibbs

47.
Unanimous declaration of independence, by the delegates of the people of Texas, in general

Creator:
Texas
Published / Created:
1836
Call Number:
BrSides Zc52 836tg
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Declaration of independence
Description:
BEIN Zc52 836tg: autograph letter, signed, from Asa Brigham, Washington, Republic of Texas, to Stephen Howe, Marlborough, Massachusetts ("My Dear Brother and Sister"), 1836 March 9, on verso.
Publisher:
Baker and Bordens,
Subject (Geographic):
Texas--History--Revolution, 1835-1836--Sources
Subject (Name):
Brigham, Asa,--approximately 1790-1844--Ownership and Texas (Provisional government, 1835)
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Unanimous declaration of independence, by the delegates of the people of Texas, in general convention, at the town of Washington, on the second day of March, 1836.

48.
Letter : Agua Nueva, Mexico, to Edward George Washington Butler, Iberville, Louisiana

Creator:
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
Published / Created:
1847 March 4
Call Number:
WA MSS S-2868 T219
Image Count:
9
Resource Type:
Archives or Manuscripts
Abstract:
Autograph letter, signed, March 4, 1847, by Zachary Taylor to Edward George Washington Butler that describes events leading to and including the Battle of Buena Vista against Mexican forces commanded by Antonio López de Santa Anna. The letter also di...
Description:
Edward George Washington Butler (1800-1888), was the son of Edward Butler (1762-1803), and a ward of Andrew Jackson (1767-1845). In 1826, Butler married Frances Parke Lewis (1797-1875). After graduating from the United States Military Academy, Butler ...
Subject (Name):
Butler, Edward George Washington, 1800-1888, Butler, William Orlando, 1791-1880, Ford, Allyn Kellogg, 1878-1964--Ownership, Minnesota Historical Society Ownership, Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794?-1876, and Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
Subject (Topic):
Buena Vista, Battle of, Mexico, 1847--Personal narratives, American, Mexican War, 1846-1848--Campaigns, and Mexican War, 1846-1848--Personal narratives, American
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letter : Agua Nueva, Mexico, to Edward George Washington Butler, Iberville, Louisiana

49.
Letter : to Gen. John E. Wool / by Zachary Taylor

Creator:
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
Published / Created:
1847 Aug 19
Call Number:
WA MSS S-398 T219
Container / Volume:
Folder 1
Image Count:
5
Resource Type:
Archives or Manuscripts
Abstract:
Discusses the recent behavior of Mississippi and North Carolina troops, and other military matters.
Description:
Original (in folder 1) Restricted fragile material; preservation photocopy (in folder 2).
Subject (Name):
Wool, John Ellis, 1784-1869
Subject (Topic):
Mexican War, 1846-1848
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letter : to Gen. John E. Wool / by Zachary Taylor

50.
Letter : to Robert C. Wood, New Orleans Barracks

Creator:
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
Published / Created:
[1847]
Call Number:
WA MSS S-1925 T219
Image Count:
3
Resource Type:
Archives or Manuscripts
Abstract:
Fragment of an ALS written by Zachary Taylor while serving in the Mexican War. Writing to his son-in-law, Robert C. Wood, a United States Army surgeon, Taylor discusses news of the war and the possibility of peace negotiations, his views on war and p...
Description:
Gift of Frederick W. Beinecke.
Subject (Name):
Wood, Robert C.
Subject (Topic):
Mexican War, 1846-1848--Campaigns--Mexico and Mexican War, 1846-1848--Personal narratives
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letter : to Robert C. Wood, New Orleans Barracks

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