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Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836 Memorandum re: agreement to recruit 450 families to settle

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01860.29 Author/Creator: Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836 Place Written: Austin, Texas Type: Document signed Date: 1828/12/01 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Co-signed by Anthony Butler. Butler agrees to settle 450 families on land granted to Austin in return for all "donations and benefits" arising from settlement.

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