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Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836 to John McCalla

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01161 Author/Creator: Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836 Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 16, 1836 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Austin argues that the Mexican government's usurpations and violations of the constitutional rights of Texans led to this "war of independence." Mentions Santanna's pending invasion. With Nashville postal stamp on address leaf.

Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836
McCalla, John, fl. 1836

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