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United States Telegraph, February 1, 1837

Reports of army being assembled for reconquest of Texas.

The Capitol--Washington, D. C.--West front from the City Hall / T.D. ; sketched and drawn by T. Doughty ; from Childs & Inman's Lith Press.

United States Capitol seen from Washington City Hall. Note the sparseness of the city.

Steamboat Wharf, Washington, D.C.

A view of a steamboat wharf in the District of Columbia, likely Georgetown

Santa Anna to Van Buren

Santa Anna praises President-Elect Van Buren, with whom he had met in Washington, for his hospitality

Pope House

The Pope House in Lexington, Kentucky, designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe in 1811.

Niles' Weekly Register, January 21, 1837

Reports of Jackson releasing his correspondence with Santa Anna to the U.S. Senate, and progress of Santa Anna's journey. Reports that Santa Anna met…

Niles' Weekly Register, January 14, 1837

Reports of Santa Anna's illness at Lexington, necessity to consult a physician, and resumption of his trip to Washington.

Niles' Weekly Register, December 31, 1836

Reports of Santa Anna's arrival in Lexington, Kentucky, and his illness there.

New Orleans, known as the "Great South Gate" during the 19th century, was founded in 1718. A French possession until 1769, Spanish until 1803, briefly…

Near Pennsylv. Ave. and 7th St. At Washington City

A view of Washington near 7th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. At the time Center Market was located there; today the National Archives sits on the…