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Sam Houston: Signed 1860 Military Appointment

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Sam Houston: Signed 1860 Military Appointment
<B>Sam Houston: Signed 1860 Military Appointment of E. M. Daggett, with Doggett-Daggett Family Book and Correspondence Archive.</B></I> <BR> <B>1) </B></I>Signed Military Appointment,<B> </B></I>17" x 14", Austin, February 14, 1860. This document, boldly signed in full <I>"Sam Houston"</B></I>, appointed Brigadier General E. M. Daggett to organize the 20th Brigade of the Militia of the State of Texas. The Official Seal of the State of Texas, in green wax, is included at bottom left. The document, framed to a size of 18.25" x 14.75", is in good condition with folds and paper loss on the left and right edges; the seal is fine. <B><I>2) </B></I></B></I><I>History of the Doggett-Daggett Family</B></I><B> </B></I>(Boston: Rockwell and Churchill, 1894), limited numbered edition, 263 of 300 copies, 686 pages, illustrated, blue-cloth binding with gold lettering, 8vo (9.5" x 6.25"). Documents, including correspondence, notes, photographs, and newspaper articles, are scattered throughout the book. Good condition with moderate wear. <B>3) </B></I>Doggett-Daggett Family Archive, including correspondence, last will and testament of E. M. Daggett, marriage certificates, burial plot certificate, family history and geneology, newspaper and periodical articles. Very good condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Framed - with Glass, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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