This map of the United States is from a series of Travellers Guides” that were issued by Phelps and Ensign from about 1838 until 1841, in both wall map and folding map form. These maps were regularly updated and this version, which the Ensign�s issued by themselves, is no exception. The map shows the United States as far west as what was then Mexico territory along the Rio Grande; Santa Fe, for instance, is shown at the western edge. In the northwest two large territories are indicated, Missouri and Iowa. Below is shown Texas, clearly marked as part of the United States by a red border. This is one of the first depictions of Texas as part of United States, for it was just admitted to the Union in the year this map was issued. Also of interest, are the extra illustrations on the map, to include; sixteen inset maps of important cities, as well as two charts of rivers and mountains. At the bottom are historical vignettes, amongst which is the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and portraits of the first eleven Presidents. Historically and decoratively, this is an excellent cartographic document of the United States.”