Joseph Bonnell Resources

Resource Description File
Assembly Article

March/April 2005 Assembly article describing the Laurel Hill gravesite dedication ceremony.

Certificate of Recognition

Certificate recognizing Captain Joseph Bonnell as a hero of the Texas Revolution by the West Point Society of Central Texas.

Gaines Report

Lieutenant Joesph Bonnell's report to Major General E.P. Gaines. (April 20th, 1836)

George W. Bonnell Voucher

George W. Bonnell's voucher submission to the Republic for reimbursement for bringing troops to Texas which establishes his arrival date.

Handbook of Texas Submission

Document prepared by COL (Ret.) Seldon B. Graham, Jr., USMA Class of 1951, for inclusion in the "Handbook of Texas" published by the Texas State Historical Association.

Historic Mount Bonnell

Mount Bonnell circa 1900.

Sam Houston Letter

Letter from Sam Houston to Joseph Bonnell in 1836.

Sam Houston Sword

Sam Houston's sword, given to him by his friend Joseph Bonnell.

Texas House Resolution No. 615

An excerpt of Texas House Resolution No. 615, paying tribute to Joseph Bonnell.

Texas Map (1844)

1844 map of Texas and adjacent countries produced by the U.S. War Department.

Topographical Description of Texas

An extract of George W. Bonnell's book in which he refers to Mt. Bonnell.