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Jones, Anson (1798-1858) Republic of Texas Treasury warrant for $1000 signed by Compt. S. B. Shaw

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02940 Author/Creator: Jones, Anson (1798-1858) Place Written: Washingto-on-the-Brazos Type: Autograph endorsement signed Date: 1844/03/04 Pagination: 2 p. 9 x 16 cm Order a Copy

Texas Treasury warrant endorsed on verso by Jones as Secretary of State for the Republic of Texas. Signed by Samuel B. Shaw as comptroller and Charles Mason as auditor.

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