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Letter from W.A. Shaw to Heber Stone, dated May 14, 1897

A letter from W.A. Shaw, a Methodist journalist, writing to J.D. Giddings' son-in-law, Heber Stone. Stone served on Southwestern University's Board of…

Bilingual Decree for "A Plan for the Better Regulation of the Administration of Justice in Texas," dated Apr. 17, 1834

An 1834 bilingual decree issued in the state of Texas y Coahuila, outlining laws for the appointment of constables, sheriffs, judges, and juries and…

Letter from William Giddings to Uncle Clint, dated May 7, 1871

A letter from William Giddings to his uncle Clint dating to Giddings' days as a student. Giddings details recent events, including his attendance of a…

Speech in Response to Opponent's Political Attacks

An excerpt from a Tower speech in which he addresses an unnamed political opponent, accusing this opponent of relying on ad hominem attacks,…

Proposed Statement to Mexican Americans, dated 1972

A 1972 outline of a proposed speech in which Tower would describe his plans to facilitate greater equality for Mexican-Americans in Texas. Tower would…

Speech about National Health Insurance

In this presidential campaign speech, Tower outlines his views on government-issued national health coverage — Tower is strongly opposed. Tower…

Speech about Environmental Protection Policy

This is a speech given by Tower in which he espouses the importance of environmental protection and renewable energy sources. Tower emphasizes his…

Templates for "Notes of Invitation" from Gaskell's Compendium (1882)

This excerpt of pages 262-265 of Gaskell's Compendium of Forms, Social, Educational, Legal & Commercial (1882) provides templates for "Notes of…

Templates for "Notes of Ceremony and Compliment" from Gaskell's Compendium (1882)

This excerpt of page 254-259 of Gaskell's Compendium of Forms, Social, Educational, Legal & Commercial (1882) provides templates for "Notes of…

Templates for "Letters of Love and Courtship" from Gaskell's Compendium (1882)

This excerpt of pages 248-253 of Gaskell's Compendium of Forms, Social, Educational, Legal & Commercial (1882) provides letter templates for…