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RARE HENRY CLAY TEXAS CAMPAIGN FLAG.

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RARE HENRY CLAY TEXAS CAMPAIGN FLAG.
RARE HENRY CLAY TEXAS CAMPAIGN FLAG. Printed cotton, 26.25 x 61." An exceptionally rare variant of this well-known Clay flag, with the added names of "Houston" and "Stockton" below Clay and Frelinghuysen. (For two similar examples, see "Threads of History." 1979: 117). The added names of course, refer to Sam Houston and, we believe, Robert Stockton, both of whom figured prominently in the "Texas Question." There is little need to detail Houston's role in the struggle for Texas's independence, but Stockton's merits further mention, and provides a clue as to the origins of this textile. Richard Stockton (1817-1836) was a member of the Stockton lineage of New Jersey. After the death of his father he moved first to Virginia (1823), and then to Nagadoches, Texas about the same time as Crockett. Along with other Easterners, he joined the Texas Volunteer Auxiliary Corps in December of 1835. He was sent to San Antonio de BTxar with Crockett and was killed with the others in the battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836. (The Handbook of Texas Online). The juxtaposition of two Texas hero's names -- one from a hoary New Jersey family -- suggests the flag was meant to appeal to potential New Jersey voters who supported annexation, and is testimony to Clay's waffling over the issue; his hesitancy led directly to Polk's election. An exceptionally rare textile. Colors bright, minor scattered browning, one 1.25" square piece missing at far right. With a thread-sewn header, and two stitched-border holes for suspension. PLEASE NOTE: THIS LOT WILL BE SOLD ON EBAY LIVE AUCTIONS BETWEEN 1:00-2:00pm EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME ON MAY 10, 2002. REGISTER NOW TO BID LIVE ONLINE THE DAY OF THE SALE! (EST 10000-15000)
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