Burnet, David G., fl. 1830-1870 to H.M. Morfit
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01860.15 Author/Creator: Burnet, David G., fl. 1830-1870 Place Written: Austin, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 28, 1840 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 33 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Burnet writes to Morfit and discusses land grant and Texas Politics. Also mentions Sam Houston, whom he calls "a most consummate scoundril [sic]." Houston had been making attacks on Burnet.
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