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Governor George T. Wood: Signed Land Grant, 1848

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Governor George T. Wood: Signed Land Grant, 1848
<B>Governor George T. Wood: Signed Land Grant, 1848</B></I> Partially printed vellum document, 13.5" x 15.25", granting land in Harrison County to O. M. Wheeler, is signed in full <I>"Geo. T. Wood"</B></I>. Very good condition with original folds, two small holes along the horizontal center fold, and minor chipping along the left and bottom edges. George Tyler Wood (1795-1858) was promoted to Colonel in the 2nd Texas Mounted Rifles during the Mexican War. After fighting in the Battle of Monterrey, he succeeded James Henderson as Governor of Texas in 1847. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)