Series I: Letters and narrative accounts
Series — Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection is bound into an 8”x11” spiral binder, and contains typed transcripts of letters prepared by Ana Gardner Thomson. It includes letters and recollections of various members of the Thomson family, describing family business, moves to Texas, general health of Texas colonists, the Mier Expedition, the Texan war for independence. Some accounts are first hand descriptions of participation, such as James Monroe Hill’s account of the Battle of San Jacinto.
Dates
- 1832 - 1898
Restrictions on Access
This material is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet ( (1 bound vol.))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Thomson family (Family)
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
woodson@rice.edu
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
woodson@rice.edu