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State of Texas: AD on Payment of Debt

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State of Texas: AD on Payment of Debt
<B>State of Texas: Autograph Document Referring to Payment on Debt of the Republic of Texas</B></I>. Two pages, 12.5" x 7.75", Austin, September 1, 1851. This document refers to $881.56 owed to E. Solomon for supplies provided to <I>"Captain E. W. Moore for the use of the Navy of the late Republic of Texas"</B></I>. The joint resolution authorizing payment was passed on January 24, 1848, more than three and one-half years before the debt was actually paid. The document includes two "paid" stamps that transferred to the bottom of the page when it was folded. The verso, dated July 18, 1852, acknowledges receipt of the payment in full. Very good condition with original folds and staining in the writing areas.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)