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Caldwell, Matthew, 1798-1842 [Certification of James Gibson service in the Texas Volunteer Army]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06624.14 Author/Creator: Caldwell, Matthew, 1798-1842 Place Written: Gonzales County, Texas Type: Manuscript document signed Date: February 23, 1836 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 9.5 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

Captain Caldwell certifies Gibson's two months of service and his honorable discharge.

Caldwell, Matthew, 1798-1842

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