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Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 to Judge W. Hardin & Capt. William M. Logan re: mobilizing militia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02580 Author/Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 Place Written: Houston, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1837/06/10 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 26 x 21 cm Order a Copy

Letter signed as President of Texas, countersigned by acting Secretary of War Jacob Snively.

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