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Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 to Samuel P. Carson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01172 Author/Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 Place Written: Belleville, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 3, 1836 Pagination: 2 p. : address : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Letter written at Camp West of Brasos to his Secretary of State. The letter discusses the defense of Texas.

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Carson, Samuel Price, 1798-1838

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