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Stephen F. Austin

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:NA Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
Stephen F. Austin

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Auction Date:2012 Dec 12 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : 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
American pioneer (1793–1836), known as the ‘Father of Texas,’ who colonized the former Mexican lands that would become the Lone Star State. Between 1822 and 1830 Austin presented Texan demands for autonomy to the Mexican government. 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, ultimately, the infamous slaughter at the Alamo in 1836. Manuscript DS, one page both sides, 8 x 3.75, no date. Promissory note, signed by Martin Ruggles, to pay Austin $600 in sixty days. Signed on the reverse “Stephen F. Austin.” Paper loss to left side affecting portions of text, intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, scattered toning and soiling, and surface loss to paper affecting middle initial, otherwise very good condition.