Lobby Exhibit Highlights Texas Industry During the American Civil War

Detailed images from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, December 5, 1863.

“The War in Texas.” Prints & Photographs #1980/10-4. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, December 5, 1863.

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Engraved drawing illustrates the coastal cotton trade showing scenes of Brownsville, TX, Matamoras, Mexico and the Santa Cruz Ferry transporting cotton between the two cities. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, December 5, 1863.

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"The War in Texas—Brownsville, now occupied by the army under Major-General N.P. Banks, showing Santa Cruz Ferry.— From a sketch by L. Avery.

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The War in Texas—The city of Matamoras, Mexico, opposite Brownsville.—From a sketch by L. Avery. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, December 5, 1863.

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The War in Texas—Interior of the city of Matamoras, from the church tower.— From a sketch by L. Avery. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, December 5, 1863.

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