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1845/12/02

Brown, Edward G., fl. 1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Y. Mason re: description of lands in Texas, encouraging him to buy land

[With AES of Mason?] A description of lands and Texas. Also encourages Mason to purchase lands there as soon as possible. Written at Galveston

GLC04897.01

1845/08/12-21

Brown, Edward G., fl. 1845

Document signed

Title: to John Y. Mason re: contract relating to Mason & Brown's claim to land in Texas

A contract relating to Mason and Brown's claim to land in Texas, which is now considered a part of the United States.

GLC04897.05