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Stephen Austin

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Stephen Austin

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Auction Date:2011 Feb 09 @ 19:00 (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
Settled the Mexican land that is now Texas. Austin came to an agreement with the Mexicans to settle in their land, and in 1821, he brought 300 families to settle in the area. The Mexicans felt the settlers would provide a buffer between them and the Indians. The agreement between Austin and the Mexicans stipulated that the settlers would speak Spanish, practice Roman Catholicism and not own slaves. Between 1822 and 1830 he presented Texan demands for autonomy to the Mexican government; the negotiations proved difficult, and the Mexicans went so far as to imprison Austin. The settlers eventually decided not to comply, which led to wars and the slaughter at the Alamo in 1836. Partially-printed DS, signed “S. F. Austin,” one page, 8.5 x 10.5, January 11, 1836—43 days before the siege of the Alamo. Texian Loan Certificate No. 311 for Robert Triplett who loaned the State of Texas $32.00 to be paid back over five years at a rate of eight percent per annum, signed in black ink by S. F. Austin, B. J. Archer, and Wm. H. Wharton. In very good to fine condition, with a crisp cancellation cut to body resulting in a bit of paper loss to printed text, scattered light toning, two horizontal folds, some ink erosion to each of Austin’s first two initials and first letter of last name, and a bit of light toning.

The Provisional Government issued these certificates to help fund the Texas Revolution against Mexico. The certificates were redeemable for land at fifty cents per acre. Among the men agreeing to the first loan for the Texian cause was Triplett, who subscribed for $100,000, half of what was the total of the first loan. Austin, Archer, and Wharton signed this document in their capacity as "Commissioners on the Part of Texas"—men appointed to lobby the United States for financial assistance, collect supplies, and recruit men for the Texas cause. They arrived in New Orleans in January 1836 and negotiated a series of loans, before proceeded up the Mississippi River, making numerous speeches before traveling to Washington, D.C. Unable to persuade the US Congress to support their cause, they returned home.

During their trip, on March 2, 1836, Texas declared its independence—something that did not sit well with Mexican leader Santa Anna, who was determined that anyone disobeying his orders came into line or were destroyed—ultimately launching a massive offensive at the Alamo. Seven months later, Texas President Sam Houston appointed Austin secretary of state and Wharton as first minister to the United States. Branch T. Archer served in the First Congress of Texas and as speaker of the house during its second session. A most desirable piece of Texas history.
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