A Guide to the James S. Holmes Papers, 1836-1838
Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator: | Holmes, James S. | |
| Title: | Holmes, James S., Papers | |
| Dates: | 1836-1838 | |
| Abstract: | A receipt, invoice, and promissory note compose the James S. Holmes Papers, 1836-1838, documenting the purchase of supplies such as blankets, salt, and frying pans for the Texas Cavalry from merchants Rogers & Blair. | |
| Extent: | 3 items | |
| Language: | Materials are written in English. | |
| Repository: | Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin | |
Biographical Note
James S. Holmes was a captain in the Texas Cavalry during the Texas Revolution.
Scope and Contents
A receipt, invoice, and promissory note compose the James S. Holmes Papers, 1836-1838, documenting the purchase of supplies such as blankets, salt, and frying pans for the Texas Cavalry from merchants Rogers & Blair.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research use.
Index Terms | ||
| Subjects (Persons) | ||
| Holmes, James S. -- Archives | ||
| Subjects (Organizations) | ||
| Texas. Army -- Procurement -- History -- 19th century | ||
| Texas. Army -- Supplies and stores -- History -- 19th century | ||
| Places | ||
| Texas -- History -- Revolution, 1835-1836 | ||
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
James S. Holmes Papers, 1836-1838, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
Processing Information
Basic processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with funds from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) for the Briscoe Center’s "History Revealed: Bringing Collections to Light" project, 2009-2011.
Detailed Description of the Papers
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| 2E248 | Receipts and bills, 1836-1838 | ||||||||||||