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Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 To: Capt. A. Neal.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07911 Author/Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 Place Written: Columbia Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1837/03/01 Pagination: 1 p +address+ docket. 21.8 x 17 cm. Order a Copy

Sam Houston ordering Neal to pay Mr. Robinson with cattle.

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863

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