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W. R. Cavitt Journal

  • US TxAM-C 1200
  • Collection
  • 1878-1879

This collection consists of a bound journal belonging to William Richard Cavitt from the late 1800s describing his law practice and the Cavitt House in Bryan, TX. Also included is a typed transcript of the journal and notes on it.

Cavitt, Howard R.

Davis Letters

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Letter from James H. Davis to his uncle J. R. Davis on State Agricultural and Mechanical College paper, acknowledging the letter he received from his uncle and his good advice on life matters. Davis goes on to discuss political matters of a McCobe trying to take over his uncles political office that he was elected, and the classes he is taking at A&M along with personal matters. April 4, 1879 (handwritten)

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Letter From James H. Davis to his father Judge N. H. Davis on State Agricultural and Mechanical College paper, discussing family correspondence with his sisters and a classmate who got in trouble, includes a list of books bought for $10 from the president of the university, and that he is almost out of boots and schoolwork. April 20, 1879 (handwritten)

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Letter from James H. Davis to his sister Pat Davis on State Agricultural and Mechanical College paper, acknowledging a letter from her and apologizing for corresponding late, and personal matters. June 20, 1879 (handwritten)

Certificates and Correspondence

Teaching Certificate from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. September 26, 1871

Teaching Certificate from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. August 12, 1872

Letter to J. R. Cole [Sr.] from J. K. Gilman. June 12, 1876 (handwritten)

Letter on State A&M College of Texas parchment from Thomas S. Gathright to "My dear Colonel" [J. R. Cole Sr.]. August 27, 1875 (handwritten, 5 pages)

Letter on State A&M College of Texas parchment addressed to "My dear Colonel" [J. R. Cole Sr.] from Thomas S. Gathright. November 4, 1979 (handwritten, 2 pages)

Letter addressed to "My dear wife" from J. R. Cole [Sr.] written on State A&M College of Texas parchment. December 9, 1879 (handwritten)

Letter addressed to "My dear wife" from J. R. Cole [Sr.]. November 25, 1879 (handwritten, 4 pages)

Letter written on State A&M College of Texas parchment formally addressing the university about E. B. Picket written by Professor J. R. Cole [Sr.] Undated [inscribed with 188_] (handwritten)

Diary of J. G. James (president) written on State A&M College of Texas parchment. March 15, 1883 (handwritten, 5 pages)

Document [diary?]. August 1884 (handwritten, 9 pages)

Letter from Louis L. McJonnis, Professor of Math, to J. R. Cole [Sr.] on State A&M College of Texas parchment. December 29, 1885 (handwritten, includes photocopy)

Letter written to Col. J. R. Cole [Sr.] from T. M. Scott on State A&M College of Texas parchment. July 8, 1885 (handwritten)

Pennybacker's Herbarium

  • US TxAM-C 322
  • Collection
  • 1881

This collection contains 26 botany samples and information compiled by Julian Pennybacker, a student at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. The herbarium was a class project for a Texas A&M College botany class project in 1881 and the samples were collected in the Brazos Valley.

In November 2003, the herbarium was examined by M. D. Reed of the Texas A&M University Biology Department. She made the following note which is attached to the herbarium:

This was a student collection made for a botany class. Pennybacker appears on student rolls of the era.
The book used to identify the plants was probably something by Asa Gray and not meant to cover Texas. Since there was no complete treatment of the Texas flora at the time, this cannot be considered a fault.
When examined in 2003, the specimens were found to be fragmentary, mixed together, and separated from their sheets. To the extent possible, they were identified, remounted, and databased by Monique Dubrule Reed of the Biology Department Herbarium.

Pennybacker, Julian

Percy Ives' Walt Whitman Sketch

  • US TxAM-C 1270
  • Collection
  • 1881

Original pencil sketch made in 1881 when Percy Ives, then an art student at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, visited Whitman at his home in Camden, New Jersey.
In 1915 Ives presented the drawing to Powys when the novelist traveled to Detroit, Ives' home town, to begin a series of lectures. Powys subsequently gave the drawing to his sister Philippa, probably after she had visitied Whitman's home in Camden in 1923-1924.

The drawing is signed by both Ives and Whitman. Reframed in 2012 displaying all inscriptions.

Register of State Students at Texas A&M College

  • US TxAM-C 1296
  • Collection
  • 1881-1882

This collection consists of one register notebook containing the students admitted for the 1881-1882 school year at A&M College of Texas. The register includes the name, parent or guardian, post office, birth date, county of residence, and remarks.

Pamphlet, "Testimonials endorsing Prof. J. R. Cole, A. M. of the A&M College of Texas"

"Testimonials endorsing Prof. J. R. Cole, A. M. of the A&M College of Texas". 1882 (14 pages)

Lists parties endorsing James R. Cole, Sr. [for a position?] with typed letters of reference from friends, colleagues, and acquaintances from the military and TAMC; some references include Z. B. Vance, J. A. Gilmer, B. Craven, D. H. Hill, Thomas J. Brows, Andrew J. Dorn, Joseph D. Sayers, W. M. Walton, A. H. Belo, Jas. Q. Chenowith, A. J. Booty, John Handcock, T. J. Cooks, S. Hare, H. N. Tuck, D. Port Smythe, J. W. Throckmorton, S. B. Maxey, and John G. James.

Thomas S. Gathright Letters

  • US TxAM-C 1213
  • Collection
  • 1861-1883

This collection includes several letters from Gathright, who was the first president of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (now Texas A&M University), to several different correspondents during his Presidency. Although the writing is not very clear, most of the letters are written to Judge Louis McInnis and the Governor of Mississippi during that time. Some of the letters were transcribed in Early History of Texas A&M College Through Letters and Papers (1952), by David Brooks Cofer.

Gathright Correspondence and Other Materials

1/1: Correspondence, 1876-1878 (Writing is hard to read)

  • Letter to [?]. September 9, 1876
  • Letter to [?]. August 17, 1877
  • Letter to Judge [?]. November 13, 1879
  • Letter to [?]. July 25, 1878
  • Letter to [?]. April 17, 1877
  • Letter to [?]. July 1, 1877
  • Letter to [?]. September 24, 1876
  • Letter to Judge [?]. October 15, 1879
  • Two Letters, Undated
  • Letter to [?]. October 20, 1879
  • Letter to Judge [?]. October 21, 1879
  • Letter to Judge [?]. November 2, 1879
  • Letter to Judge [?]. November 7, 1879

1/2: Correspondence, 1879

  • Letter to Louis McInnis. July 2, 1879
  • Letter to George [?]. July 7, 1879
  • Letter to Louis McInnis. July 15, 1879
  • Letter to [?]. August 27, 1879
  • Letter to Judge [?]. September 10, 1879
  • Letter to Judge [?]. September 13, 1879
  • Letter to Judge [?]. September 30, 1879
  • Letter to Thomas Gathright [?]. June 23, 1879
  • Letter to [?]. May 5, 1879
  • Letter to Governor [?]. May 24, 1879
  • Letter to Governor [?]. May 17, 1879
  • Paper with the name "Governor Robert…Board of Directors"
  • Letter listing members of the Board of Directors
  • Personal notes

1/3: Letters to Louis McInnis and a Report, 1880-1883

  • January 28, 1880
  • January 4, 1883
  • April 16, 1880
  • May 31, 1880
  • April 27, 1880
  • February 21, 1880
  • March 9, 1880
  • January 11, 1880
  • September 22, 1880
  • Report. June 24, 1879

1/4: Gathright Letters Copied from Mississippi State Archives, 1861-1876

  • Letter to Governor Petters [?]. July 18, 1861
  • Letter to Governor Clark [?]. August 16, 1864
  • News article, "To the Voters Of the Senatorial District composed of the Counties of Noxubee and Winston"
  • Letter to Governor of Mississippi. July 3, 1865
  • Letter to Colonel [?]. March 29, 1876
  • Letter to Governor of Mississippi. March 30, 1876
  • Letter from Senate of Mississippi. April 3, 1876

Photographs

Col. J. R. Cole [Sr.], Texas A&M College. 1884

Governor Throckmorton

Gen. Hardeman, Texas A&M College

Col. J. R. Cole [Sr.]. April 1, 1883 - July 19, 1883 (2 copies)

Louis L. McInnis Scrapbook

  • US TxAM-C 1402
  • Collection
  • 1883-1887

This scrapbook contains material related to the Texas A&M Board of directors, Texas A&M College education between the times 1883-1887.

McInnis, Louis Lowry, 1855-1933

Jefferson Davis Letters

  • US TxAM-C 393
  • Collection
  • 1887

This collection contains letters from Jefferson Davis to F.R. Lubbock.

Phil Burne-Jones Letters

  • US TxAM-C 662
  • Collection
  • circa 1887

This collection consists of three handwritten letters from Phil Burne-Jones, dated around 1887. Each letter is addressed separately to the following people: Mrs. Bell (1-page, ALS), Dr. Bird (1 folio), and "Aggie" (1 folio). All letter have their own typed transcription. Also included is a receipt for the sale of Phil's letters (1 page).

Robert Duncan Milne Collection

  • US TxAM-C C000261
  • Collection
  • 1879-1889

This collection consists of a group of thirty issues of The Argonaut (1879-1889) containing twenty-three science-fiction stories by Robert Duncan Milne, some in two or three parts. References to "Moskowitz" indicate his edition of eleven stories by Milne, Into the Sun (West Kingston, RI: Donald M. Grant, Publisher, 1980). Eighteen of the stories in this lot were not published in Moskowitz's edition and have never been reprinted, to the best of our knowledge.

The time period covered in this lot is 1879 to 1889. The Argonaut was generally printed on good, non-pulpy paper and, barring abuse, remains in good condition and can be handled with due care without fear of crumbling paper. The Argonaut was a weekly literary newspaper published in San Francisco starting in 1878 and running well into the 20th century. It contained political commentary as well as departmental reviews of books, drama, food, fashion, etc. Ambrose Bierce wrote weekly columns during the first two and a half years of its existence. The editors had a penchant for weird and fantastic fiction and published such material by W. C. Morrow, Emma Frances Dawson, Robert Duncan Milne and a host of other minor authors, as well as offering translations of European material in this vein. Milne was evidently popular among The Argonaut readers, for his stories are often featured on the front page.

Milne, Robert D.

Military Correspondence

Correspondence and communications concerning military engagements and appointments including chains of command, orders, appointments, transfers, reassignments, promotions (or anticipation thereof), resignation, and retirement.

Also present are narratives of field conditions, tactical descriptions, battle plans, and narratives of military maneuvers.

Military Correspondence

S1-1/1: This folder contains the following documents,

  • A - Field Notes. Burns' account of activities in Northern Mexico and Texas borderlands. Handwritten-very difficult to read, 1 leaf, 1 page, circa 1848-1849.
  • B - Letter from W. W. Burns to Major F. J. Porter. Letter from Burns to his commanding officer appealing a negative decision concerning leave requested. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 10 August 1858.
  • C - "Special Orders" from the War Department for Captain William W. Burns. Orders for Burns to take over duties in Subsistence Department at Leavenworth KS. Handwritten Formal Document. 1 leaf, 1 page, 16 February 1861.
  • D - Orders from Head Quarters Department, of Ohio for Captain Wm Craig. Orders for man to transfer-copied to Burns. Handwritten Formal Document. 1 leaf, 1 page, 21 June 1861.
  • E - Letter to Capt. W. W. Burns from R. Macfeely. The letter concerns a discussion about rations and of transferring funds for Volunteers. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 5 August 1861.
  • F - Letter from Burns to an unspecified General. The letter discusses troop movements-unsigned, a draft (?) Handwritten, 1 leaf, 23 January 1862.
  • G - Confidential letter to Burns from S. Williams. The letter requests an explanation in regard to a letter written on the 23rd (refers to item 1/6 possibly). Handwritten letter, 1 leaf, 3 February 1862.
  • H - Letter to unspecified General. The letter fully explains the situation requested in the previous Letter G. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 7 February 1862.
  • I - General Orders No. 13. Command to troops to "March toward the enemy." Handwritten, 1 leaf, 15 April 1862.
  • J - Letter (copy) to "Captain J. H. Taylor" from John Sedgwick. Report discussing military maneuvers and strategy. Handwritten, 2 leaves, 31 May 1862 - 1 June 1862.
  • K - Note from J. H. Taylor to "Gen" (copy). The short note discusses a bridge to be built and a wounded officer. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 5 June 1862.
  • L - Letter/ report to Sedgwick from Burns. Discusses military movements and casualties. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 4 leaves, 2 pages, 5 June 1862.
  • M - Letter from S. Williams to Burns. Order to move troops. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 5 June 1862.
  • N - Battle Narrative "Seven days Fight before Richmond." Journal entries describing battles at Mechanicsville, Gaines' Mill, Peach Orchard, Savages Station, etc. Handwritten, 2 leaves, July 1862.
  • O - Battle Narrative: "Report of the Battles at Orchard Station, Savages, Glendale & Malvern." A lengthy description of engagement. Handwritten. 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 4 July 1862.
  • P - Battle Narrative. Description of engagement of June 29 and 30th as well as July 1 and 2nd. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 5 July 1862.

S1-1/2: This folder contains the following documents,

  • A - Notebook section. This is a torn-away portion of a ruled notebook (5 ½ X 8 ½). This was written well after the fact and is a report of actions during several battles plus copies of letters. Handwritten, 6 leaves, 12 pages, 6 July 1862.
  • B - "Special Orders" from Head Quarters Dept. of the Potomac granting medical leave for W. W. Burns. Orders for twenty-day medical leave. Formal Printed Document filled-in with handwritten specifics. 1 leaf, 7 July 1862.
  • C - General Order. This appears to be a draft of Burns' farewell to troops after being relieved. Handwritten. 1 leaf, 1 page, 8 July 1862.
  • D - Letter from Brig. General John Sedgwick to S. Williams recommending promotion for Burns. Letter recommending numerous people, including Burns, for promotion. Handwritten Formal document. 1 leaf, 11 July 1862.
  • E - Letter from Burns to Maj. F. A. Walker. "Application for the command of the division now commanded by Brig Genl French." Handwritten, 1 leaf, 29 October 1862.
  • F - Letter from Burns to Adjutant Genl. 9th Corps. The letter describes detail of battle and tactical maneuvers. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 15 December 1862.
  • G - Letter from Burns to Senator John Sherman. Request for a recommendation for confirmation of the appointment to Major General. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 10 January 1863.
  • H - Letter from Burns to John Sherman et al. Correspondence surrounding Burns' appointment to Major General. Handwritten letters and facsimile transcription (apparently) of other documents-all in Burns' handwriting. 5 leaves, 10 January 1863.
  • I - Fragment of a copy of a telegram from Rosecrans to Burns with Burns' note. Writing concerns the request for Burns to join Rosecrans with a note but this is an incomplete set. Handwritten, 2 leaves, 2 pages, 24 January 1863.
  • J - Letter from Burns to Butterfield. Letter of a formal request for transfer to Rosecrans. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 4 February 1863.
  • K - Special orders: relieving Burns of duty by Hooker. Copy of order in Burns' handwriting. A handwritten formal document, 1 leaf, 7 February 1863.
  • L - Special orders: relieving Burns of duty by Hooker. This is the same text as 1/27, with some discrepancies-an original? In Burns' handwriting but modified? Handwritten formal document. 1 leaf, 7 February 1863.
  • M - General Orders: Burns' farewell to troops before joining Rosecrans. Letter to troops from Burns thanking them for service. Handwritten formal document. 1 leaf, 8 February 1863.

S1-1/3: This folder contains the following document,

  • A - Resignation sent to President A. Lincoln. Mimeographed copies of handwritten formal documents and one typewritten copy of a document on file. 7 leaves, 6 March 1863.
  • This is a problematic set of papers. They are mimeographed (20th century) copies of documents that chronicle the unfortunate events leading to Burns never receiving his supposed appointment to Major General and his resulting decision to resign. Additionally, there is a footnote written by possibly him but in the third person. There is a typed "copy" (Undated) that was alleged to have been written by Sedgwick recommending the appointment.

S1-1/4: This folder contains the following documents,

  • A - Letter from Isaac Wistar to Burns. This letter is from an apparent colleague and implores Burns to reconsider resigning. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 14 March 1863.
  • B - Letter from Isaac Wistar to Burns. This letter is an expansion of the thoughts expressed in the A/ 15 letter. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 21 March 1863.
  • C - Letter from Burns to "Schalk." This may have been written to an Emil Schalk who wrote a book called Summary of the Art of War (1862 or 63?) Lengthy description of Seven Days and Fredericksburg Battles. Handwritten, 2 sheets, 4 leaves, 8 pages, 15 May 1863.
  • D - Letter (apparently) from Burns to a [Fry?]. Rather tersely written letter of inquiry to someone who was, it seems, an intermediary in the non-appointment dealings-possibly James Barnet Fry. Handwritten letter, no signature. 1 leaf, ca. 1863.
  • E - Letter was written by Winfield Scott Hancock after the failed attempt to capture Petersburg by tunneling under the Union lines. It is a firsthand account and is very difficult to read. Handwritten. 1 leaf, 2 pages, 3 August 1864.
  • F - Letter-believed to be from Burns by handwriting comparison-to unknown General. The letter discusses an accompanying campaign document (not with the letter) and references individuals who could either hinder or help. Handwritten letter, no signature. 1 leaf, 21 October 1864.
  • G - Narrative written by Burns. This is another account of his non-appointment debacle. 1 leaf, 4 pages, circa 1865
  • H - Special Orders for Burns. Orders to transfer to Hilton Head S. C. with Subsistence Department. Printed form filled-in with handwriting, 1 leaf, 8 December 1865.
  • I - Letter from James B. Fry to Burns. Letter to Burns in support of his getting an appointment. Handwritten letter. 1 leaf, 2 December 1865.
  • J - Letter from Dent to Burns. The letter refers to someone's sentiments toward Burns. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 17 February 1868.
  • K - Letter from Burns to E. R. S. Canby. The letter refers to some miscommunication concerning the relief of Burns. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 19 February 1868.
  • L - Special Orders No. 195. Orders for Burns to report to duty to Division of the Pacific. Printed Notice, 1 leaf, 26 November 1873.
  • M - Letter from O. E. Babcock to W. W. Burns. Acknowledgment of receipt by President of the document (undoubtedly related to the mysteriously missing appointment) from Burns. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 8 August 1874.
  • N - Letter to O. E. Babcock from Wm. W. Belknap, Secretary of War. The letter is a follow-up to an apparent inquiry made by Babcock on behalf of Burns and his unfulfilled appointment. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 3 October 1874.
  • O - Commission Notice. Form notification from Adjutant General's Office of Burns' being appointed Assistant Commissary General of Subsistence with the rank of Lieutenant Col. Printed form filled-in blanks, 1 leaf, 16 February 1875.
  • P - List of Officers of the Subsistence Department. The printed list includes the name of William W. Burns under Lieutenant-Colonels and as "Chief C. S. Mil Division of the Pacific and the Department of California. Purchasing and Depot C. S. at San Francisco." Printed list, 1 leaf, 1 May 1876.
  • Q - Memorandum from the War Department. The memo is a printed form with blanks to be filled-in concerning missing information on actions in the civil war. This requests information from Burns on the Siege of Yorktown. A printed piece with handwriting, 1 leaf, 28 August 1876.
  • R - Report of the Operations of Burns Brigade at Yorktown to Hon. J. D. Cameron, Secretary of War. Lengthy retrospective and description that was apparently requested by the Secretary's office. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 4 pages, 6 September 1876.
  • S - Clarification letter from Vincent to Burns. Notice of clarification in an erroneous record of absence. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 8 September 1876.
  • T - Burns' journal entry. This is, possibly, a copy of entries taken from the Army Register, but includes and unsigned commentary-handwriting is that of Burns-two copies, one appears to be a draft but has material changes made to the content of the commentary. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1879.
  • U - Letter from Burns to Hancock. Personal letter. Handwritten. 1 leaf, 3 September 1880.

S1-1/5: This folder contains the following documents,

  • A - Unsigned letter to Committee on Military Affairs from Burns. Possibly a draft of a letter-in Burns' handwriting but unsigned. Handwritten, 1 leaf, circa 1880.
  • B - Letter from Burns to W. S. Hancock. Lengthy letter of explanation of "what happened" concerning his promotion, or lack thereof. Handwritten, 3 leaves, circa 1880.
  • C - Narrative concerning the Peninsular Campaign. This appears to be an incomplete draft of something written to answer someone's inquiry (Urbb? Webb?). Handwritten, 3 leaves, 3 pages, circa 1881.
  • D - Letter from Burns to General W. L. Sherman. Another appeal concerning Burns' non-appointment. Handwritten letter, 1 leaf, February 1881.
  • E - Letter to Burns from General W. L Sherman. An apparent response to item 1/55. Handwritten letter, 2 leaves, 20 February 1881.
  • F - Letter from M. Halstead to W. W. Burns. The letter is a copy of another, presumably, because it is in Burns' handwriting. 1 leaf, 11 June 1881.
  • G - Letter to "The President" from W. D. Bickham. Letter of reference for Burns. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 30 June 1881.
  • H - Letter from Burns to "The President." Letter of appeal for Major General Commission. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 July 1881.
  • I - Statement. Journal entry writing style but does not appear to be Burns' handwriting. Handwritten. 3 leaves, circa 1881.
  • J - Letter from Burns to General Rosecrans. Letter of explanation and reassurance that the battle of Chickamauga was not his fault. Handwritten letter. 3 leaves glued along the edge to bind together, 25 February 1882.
  • K - Notice. Formal notice to Burns of commission as Colonel and Asst. Commissary General of Subsistence. Form filled-in with handwriting. 1 leaf, 8 January 1885.
  • L - Letter from Burns to Sec of War, Endicott. Another appeal concerning the non-appointment to Major General. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 21 January 1886.
  • M - Formal Notice of Burns' retirement. Printed notice of retirement from active duty "by command of Major General Schofield: Chauncy McKeever, Acting Adjutant General." *NOTE: Backside of notice has a lengthy handwritten statement in what seems like that of an older person… in pencil. Reads like a psychological or character profile describing the personality and habits of, presumably, Burns? Author unknown but could be Burns' own synopsis of himself. Printed and Handwritten in pencil, 1 leaf, 4 September 1889.
  • N - Retrospective narrative of Burns' career. Written in the third person, this incomplete narrative was written by Burns (judging from the handwriting). Handwritten. 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 2 pages, circa 1889.
  • O - "Extract from Cincinnati Commercial." Burns apparently copied a portion of a news article from the newspaper. Handwritten, 1 leaf, Undated.
  • P - Incomplete letter from Burns; receiver unknown. The narrative concerns a battle at Malvern. Handwritten. 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 1 page, Undated.
  • Q - Statement in Burns' handwriting concerning his retirement. Reads like a draft of a legislative resolution. Handwritten, 1 leaf, Undated.
  • R - Copied battle description. This appears to be a copy made by Burns in his later years-possibly an excerpt from a book written by Charles Banes. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, Undated.
  • S - Statement in Burns' handwriting concerning retirement having been wounded in action. Reads like a draft of a legislative resolution. Handwritten, 1 leaf, Undated.
  • T - Copy of battle description almost verbatim to 1/69. This document is another copy from, presumably, the book written by Charles M. Bane titled: The History of the Philadelphia Brigade…. Handwritten, 1 sheet, four leaves, 2 pages, Undated.
  • U - Statement in Burns' handwriting concerning retirement and retention of rank. Reads like a draft of a legislative resolution. Handwritten, 1 leaf, Undated.
  • V - Statement made to Genl McClellan upon which he wrote his endorsement of Genls Sumner and Sedgwick's recommendation." This is a report of Savages Station and Glendale made to McClellan. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, Undated.
  • W - Printed copy of Act. Same as referred to in 1/72 along with handwritten revision as a footnote by Burns. Handwritten page, 1 leaf, Undated.
  • X - "Salient Points to Peninsular Campaigns." Memorandum written by Burns. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, Undated.
  • Y - Personal statement. It seems to be a portion of something larger…narrative of Burns' career. Judging by the T-bars in the handwriting, this is a match to that in 1/64 and is most likely not that of Burns. Handwritten page, 2 leaves, Undated.
  • Z - Personal statement. Narrative written by Burns. Handwritten page. 1 leaf, Undated.
  • AA - "Etat de service in Command of Volunteer Troops…." A lengthy partial chronology of Burns' war-time career (1861-1863). Handwritten, 2 Sheets, 8 leaves, 8 pages, Undated.
  • BB - Notebook section. This is a torn-away portion of a ruled notebook (5 ½ X 8 ½). This was written well after the fact and is a report of actions during several battles plus copies of letters. Handwritten, 6 leaves, 12 pages, Undated.
  • CC - Statement in Burns' handwriting concerning his retirement. Reads like a draft of a legislative resolution. Handwritten, 1 leaf, Undated.
  • DD - "Savages Station" and "Nelson's farm- 'Glendale'." Brief descriptions of these two battles. Handwritten, 2 leaves, 1 page, Undated.
  • EE - Map sowing unknown battlefield layout. Hand-drawn in pencil with ink notations, 1 leaf, 1 page, Undated.

E. W. Carter Herbarium

  • US TxAM-C 1295
  • Collection
  • 1890

This collection consists of 26 plant sample sheets (not all containing plants) with descriptions that had been collected from the area surrounding the Texas A&M campus in Brazos Valley County. The samples were gathered from April 14 to May 28, 1890, by Eugene W. Carter.

In November 2003, M. D. Reed of the Texas A&M University Biology Department repaired and curated the herbarium's botany samples leaving the following note: This collection may have been used as a teaching aid in a Botany class, since E. W. Carter does not appear in student rolls from the period.
These are common plants of the Brazos Co. spring flora. The "analysis" on each sheet is correct and painstakingly thorough. The book used to identify the plants was probably one by Asa Gray not meant for Texas. But since there was no complete treatment for Texas in 1890, this is hardly a fault.

Carter, Eugene W.

W. P. Ratchford Letters

  • US TxAM-C 1229
  • Collection
  • 1889-1891

This collection contains letters written by W. P. Ratchford to his family in the years between 1889 and 1891, giving details about his life in the dorms and the Corps of Cadets at A&M.

Cavitt, Titles and Journals

3/1: Intellectual Arithmetic: An Analysis Of The Science Of Numbers, Charles Davies, 1873

3/2: Questions designed for the use of those engaged in the study of Lyman’s Historical Chart, 1875

3/3: A Practical Arithmetic, 1874

3/4: The Cyclopedic Review of Current History, vol. 4, no. 4, 1894

3/5: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs, 1882

3/6: Ehrich Brothers Fashion Catalogue, 1891-1892 Fall and Winter

3/7: 50 Selected Studies by Cramer and Hans Von Bulow

Giesecke's Class Materials

1/1: 79 pages from the textbook Mechanical Drawing: Part 1 Use of Instruments, Lettering, Geometrical Problems and Projections by F. E. Giesecke, M. E.

1/2: 8 geometric drawings. April 18, 1884; April 25, 1884; May 2, 1884; May 16, 1884

1/3: 23 Grade Reports. December 1883 - February 1892

Personal Correspondence with Professional Colleagues

S2-1/6
A - Letter to Burns from an unknown person. Exceedingly difficult to read letter written to Burns from someone who appears to have worked with him…or will soon work with him in the subsistence department. There are hints of problems in the operations. Handwritten. 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, circa 1858.

B - Letter from Burns to an unknown individual. This letter discusses the political issues of the time with someone who must be in a leadership position. Handwritten. 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 22 May 1861.

C - Letter to Burns from a W. D Bickham. The letter discusses the political climate as well as extends many compliments to Burns. Handwritten. 2 sheets, 4 leaves, 8 pages, 9 July 1862.

D - Letter from Burns to an unknown woman, possibly a writer. This letter is written in defense of McClellan and appears to be written in response to an editorial. Handwritten. 1 leaf, 1 page, 18 November 1862.

E - Letter from Thomas J. Blakeney. Letter concerning Burns' resignation and written by someone who was possibly a fellow officer. 13 March 1863.

F - Letter from James S. Griffiths to Burns. This letter is from a soldier who was apparently under Burns' command at the time he was relieved. The letter expresses affection and admiration for Burns. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 29 March 1863.

G - Letter from Emil Schalk to Burns. This letter is from a war journalist to Burns and expresses disappointment in Burns' resignation from his position as Brigadier General. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 1 April 1863.

H - Letter from Emil Schalk to Burns. The letter apparently responds to one from Burns and discusses other Union generals as well as personal observation. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 5 October 1863.

I - Letter from Burns to an unnamed General. Letter presumably accompanied an "extract of service" in which Burns offers to embellish this general's "succinct, concise, terse and nervous style." Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 24 February 1864.

J - Letter from a publisher to Burns. The letter requests a "short sketch of your life" for an upcoming book on the history of Ohio's participation in the War of the Rebellion. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 20 February 1865.

K - Letter from an illegible name. The letter discusses a change in command and is on stationery from Headquarters Second Military District, Charleston, S. C. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 19 February 1868.

L - Letter to Burns from W. B. Franklin. The letter discusses apparently a mutual friend, "Baldy" who is going to Egypt and Europe. The letter also discusses briefly concerns about the economy and President Grant. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 2 pages. 23 October 1873.

M - Letter from J. A. Garfield to Burns. The letter responds to a letter written by Burns and casually discusses the financial market at the time. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 27 October 1875.

N - Letter to U. S. Grant from Burns. The letter expresses that he felt Grant lacked confidence in him but that he would support Grant in his rise to the top. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 1 August 1876.

O - Letter from W. B. Franklin to Burns. The letter discusses the political situation within the Service. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 24 June 1878.

P - Letter from Mary [N?] Banning to "Mab." Letter acknowledges receipt of a package and goes on to describe the family Christmas holidays. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 28 December 1878.

Q - Letter from M. [N?] Banning to "Mab." Letter discusses travel plans and is chiefly social commentary. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 5 May 1879.

R - Letter from M. [N?] Banning to "Mab." Letter discusses household issues such as trouble with servants and children. Handwritten, 2 sheets, 3 leaves, 5 pages, 14 July 1879.

S - Letter from Burns to Dr. Henry [Coppee?] from Burns. Letter appears to be a copy and is a strong editorial concerning the goings on at West Point. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 188?.

T - Letter to an unnamed General from Burns. Letter appears to be a draft and outlines good faith effort on the part of Burns to build the reputation of the unnamed person being addressed in this letter and gives reassurance of friendship-possibly to McClellan? Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 2 pages, 9 June 1880.

U - Letter from Burns to "Mr. Elect," J. A. Garfield. Letter is an editorial concerning the idea of centralization of government. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 15 November 1880.

V - Letter from Burns to "Mr. President." Letter describes his misfortunate non-appointment to Major General. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, circa 1881.

W - Letter from Burns to "Mr. President." Letter appears to be a draft similar in content to 3/22 of this series. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, circa 1881.

X - Letter from [Hancock?] to Burns. Letter is extremely difficult to read but discusses a friendship with Burns and offers encouragement. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 2 pages, 15 July 1881.

Y - Letter from Burns to "Corbin" (Garfield). This letter is a frank political discussion. In (someone else's?) pencil handwriting, there appears to be a guest list for a dinner party. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 13 August 81.

Z - Letter from [McCartery?] to Burns. This letter is written on watermarked and engraved "City of Charleston" stationery in apparent response to Burns' complaint about a news article; the letter is bitingly frank about the political situation. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 8 December 1882.

AA - Note from Hancock to Burns. Appears to have been a cover note with an attachment (not present). Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 12 November 1884.

BB - Letter to Burns from "Editor" of The Century Magazine. This appears to be a note acknowledging an inaccuracy of a name and its correction in an article. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 1 leaves, 4 pages, 6 June 1885.

CC - Letter to McClellan from Burns. This letter discusses and article that McClellan wrote in Century concerning a battle fought on June 29, 1862 (23 years after) and how it was "too general" in its content. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 18 June 1883.

DD - Letter from W. B. Franklin to Burns. This letter is a request that Burns clarify, in an editorial he was getting published in The Century Magazine, that Franklin ordered certain troops during the Savage Station fight. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 15 May 1885.

EE - Letter to Burns from [RPS?]. This letter is from someone in Texas and is a detailed description of goings on in the area-implies that Burns might have been interested in buying land there. 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 20 May 1885.

FF - Letter to Burns from [Muckle?]. This is a note that appears to have accompanied a set of newspapers (The Public Ledger, Philadelphia) containing an article that Burns wrote. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 2 pages, 4 November 1885.

GG - Letter from C. A. Whittier to Burns. Letter is an apparent response to a letter from Burns from an apparent close acquaintance. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 1 May 1886.

HH - Letter from Burns to Mrs. Geo. B. McClellan. This is an expression of admiration for McClellan and undying defense of his record-posthumous? 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 2 pages, 25 December 1886.

II - Letter from H. M. Black to Burns. This appears to be a letter from a former classmate at the U. S. Military Academy (1847?) and seems to be some sort of clarification concerning his rank in the war. 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 24 January 1887.

JJ - Letter from W. B. Franklin to Burns. This letter is very specific in clarifying certain events from the war and discusses Senate testimony. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 22 February 1887.

KK - Letter from Burns to H. V. Buckley. Response to an announcement of a formation of an association of the Philadelphia Brigade. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 26 February 1887.

LL - Letter from William Prior, Secretary to Burns. Note of explanation that apparently accompanied an obituary of a soldier who had possibly served with Burns. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 2 pages, 7 March 1888.

MM - Letter to Burns from jeweler Bailey, Banks, and Biddle. Letter accompanied a proof set of buttons for West Point to be approved by Burns. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 29 October 1888.

NN - Letter from [M.?] to Burns. Signature line is illegible but letter is on letterhead from "Society of the Army of the Cumberland - Office of the Corresponding Secretary" and discusses General Rosecrans and injustices. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 31 January 1889.

OO - Letter from James Quinlan to Burns. Letter announces that he has received the Congressional Medal of Honor and credits Burns for making it possible. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 13 March 1891.

PP - Letter from William S. Stockton to Burns. Letter requests Burns' contribution to a History of the California Regiment written on letterhead from the Association of Survivors 71st Penna. Vols. (California Regiment). Handwritten, 3 sheets, 6 leaves, 3 pages, 18 August 1891.

QQ - Letter from J. B. Alvord to Burns. A very informative letter describing memories of the battlefield and conveying the kinship these men apparently shared. Handwritten, 2 sheets, 4 leaves, 4 pages, 24 November 1891.

RR - Letter from James J. Quinlan to Burns. This is a response to a letter from Burns, apparently, and discusses how Burns was responsible for the ultimate victory by McClellan at Savage Station. Letterhead: Meagher's Irish Brigade Association Headquarters, 69th Regiment Armory. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 29 December 1891.

SS - Letter from H.M Holmes to Burns. This is a rather confrontational letter from an attorney in Mason, Texas to Burns concerning a dispute over some land rights in Texas. Handwritten, 2 sheets, 4 leaves, 2 pages, 11 May 1892.

TT - Letter from J. B. Allen to Mrs. Burns. Letter refers to "your late husband, Genl W. W. Burns" and expresses appreciation to her having sent copies of his papers to be read at a meeting of the Brigade Association. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 15 May 1893.

UU - Letter (very difficult to read) with an illegible signature to [Sen?]. This letter seems to refer to an election. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 1 November [year?].

VV - Notes by Burns. Handwriting indicates that this may have been written when he was quite elderly/feeble. It describes "Mexican Pensions" and makes several comments that indicate that he thought U. S. Military Academy graduates had been bypassed or discriminated against. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, Undated.

WW - Notes by Burns. Although this is unsigned, it is most likely written by Burns. It is an apparent draft of a note to an editor asking why an article had not been published and implies bias against McClellan. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, Undated.

XX - Notes by Burns. It is unclear what this is but it is in Burns' handwriting. It may be a transcription of something he saw but it regards a Broadway playwright named E. A. Sothern and a Chicago lawyer who wrote him a letter. It is in verse. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, Undated.

YY - Letter from Burns to "Messrs Editors." This letter adamantly asserts certain historical inaccuracies in a news article and attempts to provide information. Handwritten, 2 sheets, 3 leaves, 3 pages, Undated.

Personal Correspondence with Professional Colleagues

Letters from friends, colleagues, and professionals concerning the subjects of Burns' resignation, his opinions on the war and the political situation of the time. Includes his letters to and from others such as U. S. Grant, J. A. Garfield, Abraham Lincoln, W. B. Franklin, and General George McClellan. Letters of congratulations, appreciation, clarification, and expression of political viewpoints can be found in this series.

D. Port Smythe Family Papers

  • US TxAM-C 1242
  • Collection
  • 1864-1894

This collection includes letters, genealogical data, notebooks, pictures, and picture postcards (1888-1909) of members of the family of D. Port Smythe.

Smythe, D. Port

Receipts - Lot No. 8, Block No. 28, Corpus Christi, Texas

Item 6 - Receipt for taxes paid by Clarissa Sinclair, dated October 15, 1872

Item 7 - Receipt for taxes paid by Moses Sinclair, dated October 19, 1872

Item 8 - Receipt for taxes paid by Clarissa Sinclair, dated March 6, 1874

Item 9 - Receipt for taxes paid by Clarissa Sinclair, dated [?], 1874

Item 10 - Receipt for taxes paid by Clarissa Sinclair, dated May 29, 1877

Item 11 - Receipt for taxes paid by Clarissa Sinclair, dated February 14, 1879

Item 12 - Receipt for taxes paid by Clarissa Sinclair, dated February 14, 1879

Item 13 - Receipt for taxes paid by Clarissa Sinclair, dated February 19, 1880

Item 14 - Receipt for taxes paid by Clarissa Sinclair, dated December 20, 1889

Item 15 - Receipt for taxes paid by Clarisa [name misspelled on document] Sinclair, dated February 21, 1895

Robert F. Smith Manuscript

  • US TxAM-C 1216
  • Collection
  • 1895, Undated

This collection contains the works of Robert F. Smith pertaining to his work over the early history of A&M College called "Brief Sketch of A&M College". Included are his notes, rough drafts, and his original manuscript written in pencil, "History of the Agricultural and Mechanical College", 1895.

Smith, Robert F.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Letters

  • US TxAM-C 664
  • Collection
  • circa 1896

This collection consists of three handwritten letters dated around 1896.

United States Navy Training Journal of Charles Webster

  • US TxAM-C 1597
  • Collection
  • 1894-1896

This collection contains the US Navy training journal of Charles Webster, 1894-1896, compiled under the guidance of Captain Merrill Miller. The Journal is 222 pages and illustrated with numerous sketches, drawings, and clipped prints.

Three Letters

Arthur to McClure, 1 folio; 1 typed transcript

Arthur to Ralph, 1 folio; 1 typed transcript

Arthur to "Dear Sir", 1 page ALS; 1 typed transcript

Series 3, Box 1

1/14

  • Note to Eligio Garcia. [1870s]
  • Letter to C. Manuel Trevino from Eligio Garcia. 1877
  • Letter to Enemencio Perez from William H. Russell. March 8, 1880
  • Letter to Lazaro Garza Ayala Matamoros from Secundino Reio. May 24, 1880
  • Letter to D. Manual Trevino from Enemencio Perez. February 15, 1881
  • Postcard for Enemencio Perez. June 21, 1881
  • Telegraph to Emilio Perez from the War Department. October 25, 1881
  • Letter to Enemencio Perez from M. Trevino. July 5, 1882
  • Letter to Enemencio Perez from Juan Perez. October 25, 1883
  • Letter to T. J. McNorton and Gertrude Heintz from D.L. Luce. June 2, 1885
  • Letter to Enemencio Perez from Trinoleta Perez. May 13, 1886
  • Letter to Enemencio Perez from Manuel Cortes. June 6, 1886
  • Letter to Enemencio Perez from Stanley Welch. June 19, 1886
  • Letter to Enemencio Perez from Armancio Garcia. July 6, 1886
  • Note. July 7, 1886
  • Note from Austasio Recio. July 10, 1886
  • Grocery List. 1886
  • Letter to John McNorton from Gertrude McNorton. March 4, 1887
  • Letter from J. Franco Ruiz. June 6, 1887
  • Letter from unknown, name illegible. March 5, 1888
  • Letter to Enemencio Perez from Eligio Garcia. May 13, 1888
  • Letter from Matias Perra. April 20, 1889
  • Letter. April 14, 1892
  • Letter to Casimiro Perez Alvarez from Camilo Saeris. April 16, 1892
  • Letter to Casimiro Perez Alvarez from F. Morales. April 8, 1893
  • Letter to Gertrude McNorton from her father. September 2, 1895
  • Letter to Starr County Surveyor from the United States Geological Survey. November 1, 1895
  • Letter to Casimiro Perez Alvarez from Alejo de la Garza. September 5, 1896
  • Letter to Casimiro Perez Alvarez from Eva Pena. January 4, 1897
  • Letter to Silvestra P. de Perez from Marta Garza. August 16, 1897
  • Letter to Gertrude McNorton from her father. March 12, 1898

Gideon J. Buck Collection

  • US TxAM-C 1149
  • Collection
  • 1894-1898

This collection includes letters written by Buck's friends and colleagues, recommending him for the position of President of A&M College of Texas.

Buck, Gideon J.

Lieutenant Milby Porter Scrapbook

  • US TxAM-C 1045
  • Collection
  • 1898

This scrapbook contains photos taken during the Spanish-American War, including the Houston Light Guard, Camp Cuba Fibre (Florida), Camp Ovward (Savannah, Georgia), Camp Columbia (Cuba), Havana, and Environs (including graphic photos of human skulls).

All photographs were taken, developed, and printed by Lieutenant Milby Porter, Co. A 1st Texas Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and Former Student at Texas A&M College.

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