Spier, R.P., fl. 1841 to Joseph F. Spier re: hard times in city of Houston
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02578 Author/Creator: Spier, R.P., fl. 1841 Place Written: Galveston, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 19, 1841 Pagination: 3 p. : free frank ; Height: 33 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy
A long and excellent description of Texas in 1841. Spier concludes by saying he planned to return home to the US. Written at Galveston
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