Texas in 1837 : : An Anonymous, Contemporary Narrative / / ed. by Andrew Forest Muir.
Written anonymously in 1838–39 by a "Citizen of Ohio," Texas in 1837 is the earliest known account of the first year of the Texas republic. Providing information nowhere else available, the still-unknown author describes a land rich in potential but at the time "a more suitable arena...
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| Place / Publishing House: | Austin : : University of Texas Press, , [2022] ©1958 |
| Year of Publication: | 2022 |
| Language: | English |
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Table of Contents:
- Frontmatter
- Acknowledgments
- Contents
- Illustrations
- Introduction: Landscape with Figures
- I Arrival in Texas-Galveston Bay-Laffite the Pirate-Mexican Prisoners-Shells-City of Galveston-Storm
- II Start for Houston-The Country-Oysters-Fish-Redfish Bar-Towns- Alligators-New Washington-Colonel Morgan-Surrounding Country-Price of Lands-Floats-Santa Anna-Point Pleasant-Almonte-Aunt Peggy's Gap
- III Lynchburg-A Scene before the Battle-Buffalo Bayou-San Jacinto- Texian Camp-Field of Battle-Vinces Bayou-A Drunkard- Pokersville-Encampment-Events of the War-Harrisburg -Journey by Land-The Country
- IV City of Houston-Bayou-Adjacent Country-Price of Lots Immigration- Improvements-Price of Labor-Lumber-Accommodations- Beds-The Danger of Elevation-Provisions Currency- Banks
- V Occupation of the Citizens-Merchants-Price of Goods-Groceries- Dissipation- Gambling- Mechanics- Speculators Soldiers' Discharges-Headrights-Riots and Affrays-First Sermon in Houston
- VI The Duello-Death of Laurens-Tragic Fate of His Murderer
- VII. First Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto-Celebration- The Liberty Pole-A Perilous Feat-The Oration-President Houston-The Ball-Indian Council and Dance, etc
- VIII. Congress-Preparations-Message of the President Taxation- Tariff -Opposition-Land Office-Members of Congress
- IX. Bexar-Preparations for a Journey-The Mexican Gourd-Departure-The Prairie-Encampment-An Incident-Insects-Theft-Lose Our Way-Difficulties of Traveling-Hospitality-Robbery
- X. Description of the Country-The Brazos River-A Scene upon the Prairie-A Herdsman-Texas Market -Laws-Incidents of the War-Escape of Our Horses -A Journey on Foot-A Texian-Progress of Settlement- A Night Adventure
- XI. A Texas Farmer-Deer of Texas-Journey through the Country-An Incident-The San Bernard-Night Traveling-The Colorado
- XII. Retrospect-Colorado-Columbus-Springs-Wells- Live Oak-Preparations for Our Journey-Plan of Travel-Mexicans-Superstition
- XIII. Merchant of San Antonio-Country from Columbus to the Lavaca-The Lavaca-A Prospect-Country to the Guadalupe-Gonzales-An Original-Bee Hunt- Philosophy-Fissures in the Earth-Sheep Country
- XIV. San Antonio de Bexar-Dwelling Houses-Churches -San Antonio River-Fertility of the Valley-Products- Health of the Valley-Longevity of Its Population
- XV. Character of the People of San Antonio-The Mexicans Generally-Habits and Customs-Amusements
- XVI The Alamo-The Siege-Colonel Crockett
- XVII Face of the Country from the Rio Grande to the Sabine
- XVIII. Chief Towns of Texas-Vegetable Productions-Fruits -Flowers-Minerals-Wild Animals-Birds
- XIX. Climate-Diseases-Medicines-Nights-Prevailing Winds-General Health of Texas
- XX A Replication to Doctor Channing's Letter to Mr. Clay
- XXI Army, Navy, and Treasury of Texas-Land Laws-Government Scrip-Pecuniary Resources
- XXII. Moses Austin's Negotiations with the Mexican Government- The First Land Grant-Subsequent Grants- Land Claims, Titles, etc
- XXIII. The Constitution and Laws-Administration of Justice
- XXIV. Inducements to Immigration-Mechanical Employments- Lawyers-Relations with Mexic-Texian Indians
- XXV Advice to Emigrants, as Regards Provision, Health, Location, etc.Conclusion
- Notes
- Index