A History of Texas, Vol. 2 of 5
A History of Texas, Vol. 2 of 5

Author: Louis J. Wortham

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-02-11

Total Pages: 494

ISBN-13: 9780656312726

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Excerpt from A History of Texas, Vol. 2 of 5: From Wilderness to Commonwealth That it was the intention of Alaman that this pro vision should stop American immigration altogether, there can be little doubt. But in practice American immigration continued. In the first place, it was not difficult to cross the border without being Observed, and many Americans came into Texas at points remote from those guarded by Mexican troops. But, in addition to this, Austin took the position that the law did not apply to immigration to his colony, and the Mexican officials, faced with the peculiar difficulties which would arise from any attempt to interfere with Austin's contracts, agreed to this interpretation. It was Austin's policy at all times to Obtain his ends with the least friction, and while he would not have supinely submitted to an out-and-out cancellation of his contracts, which would have resulted in great loss to him, Instead of registering a protest, he smilingly assumed that the Mexicans had no intention Of interfering with him; and the authori ties On their part smilingly assured him that such was the case. But it was necessary that there should be an appearance Of legality, and Austin's colonists' would have to be introduced in accordance with the law. SO an arrangement was worked out. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A History of Texas and Texans, Volume 2
A History of Texas and Texans, Volume 2

Author: Frank White Johnson

Publisher: Andesite Press

Published: 2015-08-13

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 9781297863608

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A History of Texas and Texans, Volume 5
A History of Texas and Texans, Volume 5

Author: Frank White Johnson

Publisher: Andesite Press

Published: 2015-08-08

Total Pages: 648

ISBN-13: 9781298551481

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

History of Texas, Vol. 2 of 2
History of Texas, Vol. 2 of 2

Author: Henderson K. Yoakum

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-03

Total Pages: 598

ISBN-13: 9781330645314

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Excerpt from History of Texas, Vol. 2 of 2: From Its First Settlement in 1685 to Its Annexation to the United States in 1846 About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

History of Texas, Vol. 4
History of Texas, Vol. 4

Author: B. B. Paddock

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-02-05

Total Pages: 642

ISBN-13: 9780267853458

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Excerpt from History of Texas, Vol. 4: Fort Worth and the Texas Northwest Edition J. A. Douglas smith. A highly successful oil operator and a pioneer in the oil develop ment of Wichita County. J. A. Douglas Smith, of Burkburnett. Has never been a soft-handed. White-collar man, but grew up inured to the work and hardships of the cattle range. And acquired initiative, self-reliance and resource fulness in a business even more uncertain and requiring fully as much nerve as operating for oil. If; He was born in County. Texas. In 1870. -\t that time Wise County was well out toward the frontier and the fear of Indian incursion had not yet subsided. His parents, 8. M. And Margaret (shinn) Smith, now de ceased, were early settlers in Texas. His father was a native of Mississippi and served with a regiment from that state throughout the four years of the Confederate war. In Jan uary, 1870. He brought his family to Texas and settled in the Pleasant Valley section of \vise County. About two miles from old Bridgeport and about twelve miles from the county seat of Decatur. He was a farmer and cattleman and also a school teacher. In 1881 he taught the first school in Pleasant Valley, the schoolhouse being a log structure. He was a genuinely good man and upright citizen. And impressed his sturdy character on that pioneer community. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

History of Texas, Vol. 2
History of Texas, Vol. 2

Author: Buckley B. Paddock

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-12-12

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 9780332679822

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Excerpt from History of Texas, Vol. 2: Fort Worth and the Texas Northwest Edition The judicial system of the state was vested in a supreme court. A court of appeals, district, county and other courts. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A History of Texas and Texans, Volume 4
A History of Texas and Texans, Volume 4

Author: Frank White Johnson

Publisher: Arkose Press

Published: 2015-11-02

Total Pages: 588

ISBN-13: 9781345821352

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A History of Texas from Wilderness to Commonwealth, Vol. 5 of 5 (Classic Reprint)
A History of Texas from Wilderness to Commonwealth, Vol. 5 of 5 (Classic Reprint)

Author: Louis J. Wortham

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-10-30

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 9781528205283

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Excerpt from A History of Texas From Wilderness to Commonwealth, Vol. 5 of 5 However, the election was held, and the delegates gathered at Austin on the appointed date. It soon developed that the delegates were divided into three classes. There were radical Unionists who, if they could have their way, would have denied former Con federate soldiers all voice in the government 5 and there were radical secessionists who were reluctant to accept the situation created by the triumph of Union arms, and finally there were the conservatives of both camps who desired to subordinate everything to the restoration of normal relations with the Union. The last-named class held the balance of power. J. W. Throckmorton was elected president of the convention, a circumstance which in itself revealed the temper Of a majority of the delegates. Throckmorton had opposed secession, but had served in the Confederate army during the war. He was, therefore, an ideal presiding officer for a body charged with the task of preparing the way for readmission into the Union. The radicals in congress, led by Thaddeus Stevens, Of Pennsylvania, in the house, and by Charles Sumner, of Massachusetts, In the Senate, already had begun their opposition to the reconstruction program of President Johnson and, in calling the convention to order, Throck morton made support of the president the keynote of his address. Let us by our action, he said, strengthen the hands of the executive of the nation, and by a ready and willing compliance with his suggestions show our national brethren that we are in good faith disposed to renew our allegiance to the general government. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.