Bunton, John Wheeler, 1807-1879 [Certification that Jefferson George was issued and obeyed a summons from the state of Texas]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06623.07 Author/Creator: Bunton, John Wheeler, 1807-1879 Place Written: Austin, Texas Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1839/01/11 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
George was to "appear before the Committee of Investigation of the House of Representatives...in the case...wherein the Republic of Texas" was involved. Indicates that Jefferson obeyed the summons and was entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses. Signed by Bunton, a member of the Texas House of Representatives, as chairman of the Committee of Investigation. Also signed and approved by John M. Hansford, the Speaker of the House.
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