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Proclamation issued by Sam Houston concerning clemency of Mitchell George and Alonzo Larkins
No full textSAM HOUSTON, Proclamation issued by Sam Houston, dated February 24, 1844, co-signed by Anson Jones, Secretary of State, for the interposition of executive clemency in the matter of Mitchell George and Alonzo Larkins.[County of Fannin] 4pp
Looking Ahead in Extension Work in Houston County
No full textThis archival publication may not reflect current scientific knowledge or recommendations. Current information available from the University of Minnesota Extension: https://www.extension.umn.edu.Houston County Extension Committee; Long Range Planning Committee. (1957). Looking Ahead in Extension Work in Houston County. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/185526
Houston County $1.00 (one dollar) treasury warrant
No full text(C) Beehive. (R) Harbor scene.This treasury warrant was issued in Crockett by Houston County. A floral design is overprinted in red ink on the note. A simple line borders each edge of the note. The words ''ONE DOLLAR'' are printed within a cartouche-style design along the left edge of the note. The abbreviation ''No.'' is printed in the upper-left corner; the number ''408'' is handwritten adjacent to it. The amount ''$1.00'' is printed in the upper-right; beneath is a vignette of a harbor scene. The phrase ''ONE DOLLAR'' appears across the face of the note. A small vignette of a beehive is printed in the center of the bottom edge of the note. The month and day are handwritten; the year, 1862, is printed. The following imprint appears towards the lower-left corner: Tex. Pr. House, Houston--E. W. Cave]. The note is signed on the recto by Oliver Cromwell Aldrich, County Clerk, and Andrew Edwards Gossett, Chief Justice. Aldrich was elected county clerk of Houston County in 1858, a position he held until 1868, when he was removed during Reconstruction, and again as district and/or county clerk from 1873-1886 (The History of Houston County). Gossett was a Houston County settler, Texas Revolution soldier, and elected official, serving as Houston County sheriff and judge (TSHA). BC-172.O C Aldrich Clk. C. Ct., H. C.; A E Gossett Chief Justice
Houston County 50 cents (fifty cents) treasury warrant
No full text(L) Border designs. (C) Small cannon with flags.This treasury warrant was issued in Crockett by Houston County. A decorative design borders the left edge of the note. The phrase ''RECEIVABLE FOR ALL COUNTY DUES.'' is printed within the border. A simple design borders the remaining edges of the note. The abbreviation ''No.'' is printed in the upper-left corner; the number ''284'' is handwritten adjacent to it. The number ''50'' is printed in the upper-right corner. The phrase ''FIFTY CENTS,'' is printed across the face of the note. The month and day are handwritten on the note; the year, 1862, is printed. A small vignette of a cannon decorated with several flags appears in the center of the bottom edge of the note. The following imprint appears towards the lower-left corner: Texas Pr. House, Houston--E W Cave. The note is signed on the recto by Oliver Cromwell Aldrich, County Clerk, and Andrew Edwards Gossett, Chief Justice. Aldrich was elected county clerk of Houston County in 1858, a position he held until 1868, when he was removed during Reconstruction, and again as district and/or county clerk from 1873-1886 (The History of Houston County). Gossett was a Houston County settler, Texas Revolution soldier, and elected official, serving as Houston County sheriff and county judge (TSHA).O C Aldrich Clk. C. Ct., H. C.; A E Gossett Chief Justice
Houston County $2.50 (two dollars and fifty cents) treasury warrant
No full text(C) Beehive. (R) Harbor scene.This treasury warrant was issued in Crockett by Houston County. A portion of the right edge of the note is missing. A floral design is overprinted in green ink on the note. A simple line borders the top, bottom, and left edges of the note. The right edge of the note is torn and missing. The amount ''2.50'' is printed within a cartouche-style design along the left edge of the note. The abbreviation ''No.'' is printed in the upper-left corner; the number ''457'' is handwritten adjacent to it. A vignette of a harbor scene is printed in the upper-right corner. The phrase ''TWO DOLLARS & FIFTY CENTS,'' appears across the face of the note. A small vignette of a beehive is printed in the center of the bottom edge of the note. The month and day are handwritten; the year, 1862, is printed. The following imprint appears towards the lower-left corner: Tex. Pr. House, Houston--E. W. Cave]. The note is signed on the recto by Oliver Cromwell Aldrich, County Clerk, and Andrew Edwards [Gossett], Chief Justice. Aldrich was elected county clerk of Houston County in 1858, a position he held until 1868, when he was removed during Reconstruction, and again as district and/or county clerk from 1873-1886 (The History of Houston County). Gossett was a Houston County settler, Texas Revolution soldier, and elected official, serving as Houston County sheriff and judge (TSHA).O C Aldrich Clk. C. Ct., H. C.; A E [missing
Soil survey of Houston County, Texas
No full textText describes the history, climate, physiography and geology, soils, and agricultural conditions of Houston County, Texas
The State of Local Democracy in Houston and Harris County
No full textDespite being part of the most diverse metropolitan area in the country, Houston and Harris County struggle to field and elect Hispanic and women candidates to local office, according to this analysis of elections from 2004 through 2016. The report also includes recommendations for improving representation in local office and encouraging voter turnout.The governments of Harris County and the City of Houston have many vital powers, but relatively little is known about the nature of local elections in either jurisdiction. This study attempts to fill this gap by examining the nature of participation, looking at both voters and candidates, in Harris County and Houston local elections. The results indicate that local democracies in Harris County and Houston have many challenges. Relatively few people vote in local elections, a high proportion of local elections are uncontested and both the electorate and the candidate pool fail to reflect the area’s population
Harris County Houston Ship Channel Navigation District presentation to the U. S. Treasury Department covering custom service
No full text9 page typescript presentation with blue coverHarris County Houston Ship Channel Navigation District presentation to the U. S. Treasury Department covering custom service. The presentation includes a 4 page history of the port and request for additional customs services, with an appendix including the comparative standings of Texas ports from 1939 through 1946 and a detailed list of steamship services in Houston, including the lines, the ports served from Houston, and the Houston agent or operator
Bayport: An economic boom for Harris County
No full textp. 11-13The proposed Bayport terminal is needed in order to accommodate the growing needs of customers. This addition will provide jobs and long-term economic impacts for Harris County. The Houston Ship Channel has fueled local business; a new containerized cargo handling operation is necessary in order to continue this trend.http://gbic.tamug.edu/request.ht
The 2021 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston
No full textThe 2021 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston uses a range of indicators to track the challenges, opportunities and trends in the region's housing system
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