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Ward, Thomas W., fl. 1842-1862 to Houston re: resignation as guardian of Texas archive due to marauding Indians

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02145.07 Author/Creator: Ward, Thomas W., fl. 1842-1862 Place Written: Austin, Texas Type: Letter Date: 1842/06/22 Pagination: 2 p. : docket : Height: 34 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Clerical copy. Ward feared his inability to protect the archives from marauding Indians.

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