[Map of the Houston region in Harris County, Texas] / sketch by Dr. Kirchoffer. 1844.

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[Map of the Houston region in Harris County, Texas] / sketch by Dr. Kirchoffer. 1844.

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Rough sketch map showing Fort Houston and adjacent regions south and east in Harris County, Texas as they appeared in 1844; identifies tributaries of Buffalo Bayou and the San Jacinto River and includes various distances in miles between points. Bound within William Bollaert's journal entries for February 1844, forming part of his Papers, 1837-1849, Ayer MS 83.

1 ms. map ; 145 x 168 mm. on sheet 154 x 193 mm.

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English traveller, chemist, geographer, ethnologist and antiquarian, William Bollaert wrote many accounts and reports about his discoveries and experiences in South America and Texas between 1827 and 1854. From the description of Letter : London, to Sir R.I. Murchison, 1860 Oct. 3. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 34329268 From the description of Letter : London, to My dear Sir, 1847 Mar. 29. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 34328793 Epithet: FRGS ...