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Stapp, Elijah, 1738-1843 to Thomas Rusk re: asking for help in supporting his family, rallying for Texas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06625 Author/Creator: Stapp, Elijah, 1738-1843 Place Written: East of Colorado River Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1836/06 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 31.9 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Also, "getting men to rally to the standard and fight the battles of Texas."

National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
American West
Texas
Military History
Children and Family
Finance
Age of Jackson

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