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Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 to Henry Jones re: commanding him not to interfere with archives removal

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02145.13 Author/Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 Place Written: Houston, [Texas] Type: Letter Date: 1842/04/04 Pagination: 2 p. : docket : Height: 34 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Houston Commands Jones that interference with removal of the archives from Houston would be treasonable. Clerical copy with docket of Joseph Daniels on p. 2 certifying delivery of original.

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