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Texas in the Civil War: Statement of Burnett Co.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Texas in the Civil War: Statement of Burnett Co.
<B>Texas in the Civil War: Statement of Union Citizens of Burnett County.</B></I> 8.5" x 13.75", September 7, 1865, addressed to <I>"the military authorities at Austin Texas who have John Moore of Burnett Texas in custody"</B></I>. Signed by several citizens of Burnett County, this statement attests that John Moore served in "<I>the rebel army</B></I>" until the end of the Civil War and that he is innocent of the crime of murder for which he is charged. Two additional documents accompany this statement: an oath to the United States (8.5" x 11") signed by John Moore on November 19, 1869; and a four-page handwritten speech (in pencil) about the secession of Texas on John Moore's business letterhead (5.75" x 9.25"). The statement is written on light-blue paper which has separations at the folds and has been affixed to another sheet marked "Baylor University Summer Normal, McLennan Countya"; in just fair condition with one line of text lost at the top horizontal fold separation; the backing paper has folds, stains and chipping along all margins. The accompanying documents are in very good condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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