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Bowie, James, fl. 1834-1835 to Stephen Austin re: his resignation and joining Captain Fannin's company

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03555 Author/Creator: Bowie, James, fl. 1834-1835 Place Written: Camp above San Antonio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 06 October 1835 Pagination: 1 p. 20 x 16 cm Order a Copy

Written shortly before going to the Alamo Mission.

Bowie, James, fl. 1834-1835

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