Lot 264
Travis, William Barret. Letters and documents signed by Travis are rare in the marketplace. Since 1960 only four examples are recorded at auction by American Book Prices Current. A wonderful document from a pivotal period in Texas history. Lightly tanned, insignificant chipping along left margin. Overall very good. In a half morocco box. (1809-1836) Commander at the Battle of the Alamo.
Autograph document, signed twice as Lieutenant Colonel, Republic of Texas Army. N.p. (but en route to the Alamo). Oct. 5, 1835 and Jan. 20, 1836, 2 pages, single sheet, 6¼ x8".
Travis, as commander, issued this voucher to pay "Mrs. Kenner… $30.00 [for] 1 horse pressed by J.B. Johnson [into] service…" Travis signed the document first on Oct. 5, 1835, when he was on his way to Gonzalez, where the first battle of the Texas Revolution was being fought. He signed the document a second time on Jan. 20, 1836, while en route to the Alamo: "This may certify that the within horse was pressed… & delieverd to me…" Two weeks after signing the document the second time, the 27 year old Travis and his party of 25 men reached the Alamo. Santa Anna's army arrived on Feb. 23. Travis died early in the battle on March 6 from a single shot to the head.
Estimated Value $7,500 - 10,000.
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