The Republic of Texas as Recognized by the United States Framed or Unframed:Framed 57"x41"

The Republic of Texas as Recognized by the United States Framed or Unframed:Framed 57"x41"The annexation of Texas by the United States was a dominant issue of the presidential campaign of 1844. This map, drawn by an engineer in the U. S. Army, was the first to accurately depict all of Texas, including many towns and rivers. As recognized by a major foreign power, this map not only reflected history but helped shape it. This map is very detailed including population statistics for the chief towns of the Republic of Texas. Austin is listed

Although the ill fated Republic lasted only 283 days

thence along the Boundary Line as defined in the Treaty between the United States and Spain

and doubled their pace

this company marched under the Dodson flag to San Antonio to lay seige to the Alamo

It was one of the most inspirational symbols in the dark months between the defeat at the Alamo and the victory at San Jacinto

The port of Galveston was the main port for the Texas Navy and an important commercial and political center

Texas was faced with the daunting task of protecting a vast and open frontier

Only 743 Texans were in battle

This striking flag was designed and made for one group of volunteers by 18 year old Joanna Troutman from one of her own dresses

One notable speculator was former Texas Governor James S

These were issued from Austin the permanent capital of the Republic of Texas

On the opening day a "Norther" blew through and the temperature inside the meeting hall--a wooden building with scraps of cloth for windows and doors--was 33 degrees