A document signed by Reuben Ross, captain of the Houston Volunteer Guards, in which he acknowleges receiving $500.00 from Mayor of Houston, James S. Holman for use of the guards.
An ordinance stating the police force will consist of eighteen men, instead of thirteen, in order to provide a more efficient organization of the force.
An ordinance repealing the Ordinance defining bawdy houses and to punish the erection and keeping of the same. This ordinance also includes a note that this ordinance repeal was rejected in May of 1879.
A newspaper print showing the annual statement of Treasurer of the City of Houston, Alexander A. Szabo, showing receipts and disbursements from January 1, 1895 to December 31, 1895.
A bid to the Mayor and city council by A. Fuller to pave Main Street from Congress to Preston. This letter also includes a note by W. R. Baker accepting the bid as of July 21, 1882.
A bid proposed by G. R. Vaughn to the Mayor and City Council of Houston, highlighting details of the proposed contract between the Houston Light and Power Company of 1887 and the City of Houston.
A bid proposed by G. R. Vaughn to the Mayor and City Council of Houston, highlighting details of the proposed contract for Houston Gas Light Company to provide gas to power the market house and police station for one full year.
Letter from Y. Irvan to Mayor of Houston, William R. Baker, regarding a proposal by The Central Texas Mining, Manufacturing, and Land Company for paving Main Street.
A building permit authorizing W. B. Sherrouse to build an iron shed on property on lots 9 and 10, block 41 of Preston Avenue. On the back of this permit, a letter from Fire Chief J. J. Hussey to City Engineer I. Austin Miller...
A certificate from the Office of Board of Examiners, certifying that Agnes Reilly did not successfully pass all exams and is not authorized to teach in the City of Houston.
A certificate from the Office of Board of Examiners for Houston Public Schools, certifying that Arlette Cranford successfully passed all exams and is eligible to teach as a First Assistant in the City of Houston.
A certificate from the Office of Board of Examiners for Houston Public Schools, certifying that B. R. Booker successfully passed all exams and is eligible to teach as a Principal in the City of Houston.
A certificate from the Office of Board of Examiners, certifying that Cara S. Redwood successfully passed all exams and is authorized to teach in the City of Houston.
A certificate from the Office of Board of Examiners for Houston Public Schools, certifying that Cora Stansfield successfully passed all exams and is eligible to teach as a First Assistant in the City of Houston.
A certificate from the Office of Board of Examiners for Houston Public Schools, certifying that G. W. Scott successfully passed all exams and is eligible to teach as a Principal in the City of Houston.
A certificate from the Office of Board of Examiners for Houston Public Schools, certifying that Geo S. Fairchild successfully passed all exams and is eligible to teach as a Second Assistant in the City of Houston.
A certificate from the Office of Board of Examiners for Houston Public Schools, certifying that Hattie E. Lee successfully passed all exams and is eligible to teach as a Second Assistant in the City of Houston.
A certificate from the Office of Board of Examiners for Houston Public Schools, certifying that Helen De Chaumes successfully passed all exams and is eligible to teach as a Second Assistant in the City of Houston.
A certificate from the Office of Board of Examiners for Houston Public Schools, certifying that John Reyner successfully passed all exams and is eligible to teach as a Principal in the City of Houston.
A certificate from the Office of Board of Examiners for Houston Public Schools, certifying that Lillian Adey successfully passed all exams and is eligible to teach as a Second Assistant in the City of Houston.
A certificate from the Office of Board of Examiners for Houston Public Schools, certifying that Mary Light successfully passed all exams and is eligible to teach as a Principal in the City of Houston.
A certificate from the Office of Board of Examiners for Houston Public Schools, certifying that N. R. Sharp successfully passed all exams and is eligible to teach as a Principal in the City of Houston.
A certificate from the Office of Board of Examiners for Houston Public Schools, certifying that Pink Parker successfully passed all exams and is eligible to teach as a Second Assistant in the City of Houston.
A certificate from the Office of Board of Examiners for Houston Public Schools, certifying that S. E. Davis successfully passed all exams and is eligible to teach as a First Assistant in the City of Houston.
A certificate from the Office of Board of Examiners for Houston Public Schools, certifying that Sammie B. Russell successfully passed all exams and is eligible to teach as a Second Assistant in the City of Houston.
A certificate from the Office of Board of Examiners for Houston Public Schools, certifying that Susie M. Pattillo successfully passed all exams and is eligible to teach as a Principal in the City of Houston.
A certificate from the Office of Board of Examiners for Houston Public Schools, certifying that V. Nora Allen successfully passed all exams and is eligible to teach as a Second Assistant in the City of Houston.
A certificate from the Office of Board of Examiners for Houston Public Schools, certifying that Willa Lloyd successfully passed all exams and is eligible to teach as a First Assistant in the City of Houston.
A certificate from the Office of Board of Examiners for Houston Public Schools, certifying that Yancey Lee Clipper successfully passed all exams and is eligible to teach as a First Assistant in the City of Houston.
