History of the Texas Navy, 1837-1843, [ca. 1843].

Newberry Library

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The Newberry was founded on July 1, 1887 and opened for business on September 6 of that year. The Newberry’s establishment came about because of a contingent provision in the will of Chicago businessman Walter L. Newberry (1804-68), which left what later amounted to approximately $2.2 million for the foundation of a “free, public” library on the north side of the Chicago River, if his two children died without issue. After the deaths of Mr. Newberry’s daughters and then, in 1885, of his widow, t...

Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection (Newberry Library)

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Texas. Navy

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The Texas Navy was organized in November, 1835, to protect the lines of supply between New Orleans and Texas during the Texas Revolution. It ceased to operate in 1843. From the description of Collection, 1836-1961, (bulk 1836-1856). (University of Texas at Arlington). WorldCat record id: 32048914 ...

Invincible (Ship)

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Merchant vessel, out of New York, N.Y., mastered by William Lester, on voyage from 8 July 1865-11 Apr. 1866. From the description of Logbook, 1865 July 8-1866 Apr. 11. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70979058 Merchant vessel, out of New York, N.Y., mastered by William Lester, on voyage from 18 May 1864-25 Feb. 1865. From the description of Logbook, 1864 May 18-1865 Feb. 25. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat recor...

Brutus (Ship)

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Whaling vessel. From the description of Accounts, 1849-1852. (Nantucket Hist Association). WorldCat record id: 71013721 Out of Newburyport, Mass., mastered by John Austin; chartered by Samuel Austin & Brothers. From the description of Log/journal, 1845 Aug. 7-1846 Sept. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70957989 ...

Crisp, D. H. (Downing H.)

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Englishman and officer in the navy of the Republic of Texas. Son of an English naval commander, Downing H. Crisp served on the Brutus during 1837, was a second lieutenant on the Austin during the naval cruise of 1840-1841, charted the Tobasco River aboard the San Bernard from May to Oct., 1841, and was promoted to lieutenant and commanded the San Bernard in 1842. When the navy was disbanded in 1843, Crisp was intending to return to Europe, but either decided not to leave...