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Houston, TX- Republic of Texas Fourth Issue

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 350.00 USD
Houston, TX- Republic of Texas Fourth Issue
<B>Houston, TX- Republic of Texas Fourth Issue Warrant </B></I>$54.20 June 15, 1837 Cr. HW1B, Medlar UNL, Olson 306<BR> Houston became the next capital of Texas in 1837 when the legislature was persuaded by brothers Augustus and John Allen to relocate there from Columbia. Upon arrival, members of the legislature found a city of less than 20 people, which would grow to almost 1,500 within four months time. This warrant was issued to James Thompson for his military service. It is one of the last warrants to be completely hand-written, with only a crude border at left. An interesting, and illegible, signature can be found on back, along with the cancelled date of July 20, 1840. Warrant has been cut-cancelled twice, however, the paper has no flaws for being 170 years old. <B>Extremely Fine</B></I>, CC.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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