Descriptive Summary
Bailey, James Britton
James Britton Bailey
Papers
1832-1869 Materials
are written in English.
OCLC number 22901952
1/2 inch
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History,The
University of Texas at Austin
Bailey settled in Texas
before Stephen F. Austin arrived but was admitted as one of his colonists in
1824 and took part in the Battle of Velasco. Papers consist of a volume of
photostatic copies of Bailey's accounts and documents concerning the
administration of his estate by Joseph Henry Polley, his son-in-law, as well as
some of Polley's personal correspondence.
Biographical NoteBailey settled in Texas before Stephen F.
Austin arrived but was admitted as one of his colonists in 1824 and took part
in the Battle of Velasco. His will requested that he be buried in an upright
position facing west, and this request was honored.
Scope and ContentsPapers consist of a volume of photostatic
copies of Bailey's accounts and documents concerning the administration of his
estate by Joseph Henry Polley, his son-in-law, as well as some of Polley's
personal correspondence. Included is a typescript of Bailey's will.
Access RestrictionsUnrestricted access.
Index Terms
Subjects
Bailey, James Britton, d.
1832--Archives.
Polley, Joseph Henry,
1795-1869.
Decedents'
estates--Texas.
Austin's Colony
(Tex.)--History--Sources.
Preferred CitationJames Britton Bailey Papers, 1832-1869,
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
Detailed Description of the Papers
Inventory
2L117
Papers,
1832-1869