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Texas Republic ALS 1840

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Texas Republic ALS 1840
"WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS BY THE AUCTIONEER ONCE ALL BIDS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER FOR EACH LOT."
3pp. Texas Republic letter datelined Austin, 4 July 1840. From Dr. C.F. Worcester to attorney B.C. Franklin of Galveston, Texas. In part: ''…Indians are almost under our very eyes stealing horses. A Negro woman…was a night ago shot and scalped. Last night they came to the camp of the Pitkin Guard, but were run off…We have as yet no arms. All are…eager for the fray…'' Paper loss and heavy toning and wear, though letter remains in readable condition. Several lines of writing missing. Letter measures 8'' x 9.5''.