Auction Date:2011 Nov 17 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Texas Ranger and military officer of the Republic of Texas (1817–1883). He served in several armed conflicts, including the Indian and the Mexican-American War. Hays also was one of the founders of the city of Oakland. ADS, signed “John C. Hays, Comgd Spy Compy,” one page, 7.75 x 3.75, May 15, 1842. Receipt issued to Ignacio Chavis. In full: “Received of Ignacio Chavis one cow for the use of the Spy Company, valued at Twelve Dollars. $12.00. San Antonio, May 15th, 1842.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, a few lightly affecting signature, a couple small areas of paper loss to edges, and signature a shade or two light, but completely legible. Tense months for the Republic followed what Sam Houston termed "the wild goose campaign to Santa Fe." In reprisal for Texas' ill-fated invasion of Mexican territory (in an attempt to force a trade route between Austin and Santa Fe), Mexico captured San Antonio in March 1842. The Mexican army withdrew after only 2 days, with Hays' Rangers in pursuit. Unfortunately, the Rangers lacked the strength to actively engage the enemy. Amazingly with the evidence of increased Mexican incursions into Texas, the Texans disbanded their forces following the San Antonio invasion. Hays' group was relied upon heavily in the spring and summer of 1842, constantly reconnoitering from the San Antonio River to the Rio Grande. The Robert Davis Collection.
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