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Collection Reference Number GLC02145.13
From Archive Folder Texana: documents, many relating to Thomas Ward & archives war 
Title Sam Houston to Henry Jones commanding him not to interfere with archives removal
Date 4 April 1842
Author Houston, Sam (1793-1863)  
Recipient Jones, Henry  
Document Type Correspondence; Military document
Content Description Houston Commands Jones that interference with removal of the archives from Houston would be treasonable. Clerical copy with docket of Joseph Daniels on p. 2 certifying delivery of original.
Subjects Texas  American West  Military History  Mobs and Riots  Rebellion  Law  Treason  
People Houston, Sam (1793-1863)  
Place written Houston, Texas
Theme Westward Expansion; Law
Sub-collection The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859