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Jones, Anson, 1798-1858 to N. P. Norton re: Republic of Texas politics, veto of bill to move capitol

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04106 Author/Creator: Jones, Anson, 1798-1858 Place Written: Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1844/01/21 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 28.5 cm, Width: 22.8 cm Order a Copy

The bill would have moved the capitol from Washington-on-Brazos to Austin. Jones also asks Norton if the wife of his slave William can be sold to him.

Jones, Anson, fl. 1844

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