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Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 Appointment of John S. Menefee as clerk

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01860.09 Author/Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 Place Written: Houston, Texas Type: Document signed Date: 1837/12/19 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 25 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Signed as President of the Republic of Texas, appointing Meneffee clerk of the Board of Land Commissioners for Jackson County.

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