The Republic of Texas emblems-of-the-iconic-texas-spirit

The Republic of Texas emblems-of-the-iconic-texas-spiritThis rare German language map was strongly patterned after Emory's 1844 definitive map of the Republic of Texas drawn for the United States Government. Europeans and particularly Germans were fascinated with the Republic of Texas and the opportunities the vast lands presented for emigration. The western border of Texas is depicted as being the Rio Grande River to its source, a claim established by the treaty Santa Anna signed after his defeat at the

is credited with its creation

William Hemsley Emory  was a prominent American surveyor and civil engineer in the 19th century

Each empresario was given a specific area or grant and contracted with the government to introduce a certain number of families into his area within 6 years

This snapshot of the young State of Texas includes towns

Bastrop and San Antonio de Bexar in Texas and on to Mexico providing a vital artery for travel to and from Texas

the Texan force grew to over 200 armed men and the town was fortified

and Texas remained a free and sovereign nation for nine more years

These rare TEXIAN LOANS

During the Republic period of Texas Galveston served at the main port for the Texas Navy and served as the temporary capital of the Republic of Texas after President David G

The American forces defending the fort wore a silver crescent on their caps emblazoned with "Liberty or Death

and New Mexico

With the establishment of dependable and regular train service in the 1870s the rich lands south of Austin were promoted for settlers coming to Texas