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Albert Sidney Johnston Document Signed as Secretary of War

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Albert Sidney Johnston Document Signed as Secretary of War
<B>Albert Sidney Johnston Document Signed as Secretary of War</B></I> Partially printed DS "<I>A. Sidney Johnston</B></I>", one page, 10.25" x 7.75", Houston, Jan. 5, 1839, although likely 1840 being that he served as Mirabeau Lamar's Secretary of War and Lamar was inaugurated President in December 1839. This document attests that "<I>James M. Arnest, a private in captain Neils Company 1st Regiment... is hereby honorably discharged from the Army of the Republic of Texas</B></I>". Johnston served in this capacity for less than a year. With wide margins and light even toning. Near fine condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>