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Parmer, Martin, 1778-1850 [Receipt for gun and gun servicing for the Army of the Republic of Texas]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06624.15 Author/Creator: Parmer, Martin, 1778-1850 Place Written: San Augustine County, Texas Type: Autograph document signed Date: 29 April 1836 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 15.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Written while a delegate from San Augustine to the Convention of 1836, Parmer indicates that he has received "of Seth Parker a gun" worth $12 and "services in repairing guns" worth $14.50 and asks that "the treasurer of said Republic...please pay...Parker on sight."

Parmer, Martin, 1778-1850

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