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Travis, William B., fl. 1835 to David G. Burnet re: politics in Texas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07639 Author/Creator: Travis, William B., fl. 1835 Place Written: San Felipe, [Texas] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1835/02/06 Pagination: 3 p. : docket : address ; Height: 23.8 cm, Width: 19.1 cm Order a Copy

"Austin has been admitted to Bail. Letters from him & Almonte say he will leave Mexico, intirely liberated, in a short time. The new election for governor, Lt. governor, and members of Congress, will take place here next Monday." Also mentions selling a slave: "I have sold my woman Matilda (the best one) for $700 in Brazoria."

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