Lot 503
Austin, Stephen F (1793-1836) Texas colonizer. Document signed ("S.F. Austin"), as well as by Texas pioneer statesmen B.T. Archer and Wm. H. Wharton, 1 page, 10¾ x 8 3/8 in., New Orleans, January 11, 1836. "Texian Loan" certificate No. 424, issued to Thomas D. Carneal. Printed by the early Jewish printer in New Orleans, Benjamin Levy. An early Texas government obligation in the amount of $320 or 640 acres of land. The three signers were commissioners to the United States on behalf of the provisional governent of Texas, primarily for the purpose of obtaining financial aid for the struggle against the Mexican dictator Santa Anna. Later in 1836, Austin would lose the first Texas presidential election to Sam Houston, who would then serve as Secretary of State. Very good condition; small erosion to signatures from iron gall ink, dampstain affects Austin's signature, and a few words of text are affected by cut cancellation.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.
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