Sam Houston Signed 1836 Document Texas Republic Framed

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Sam Houston Signed 1836 Document Texas Republic Framed SAM HOUSTON DOCUMENT Sam Houston 1836 signed document as President of the Republic of Texas (REPRINT). Distinctive hand written and printed document with large Sam Houston signature, document reads: "To all to whom these presents shall come. Be it know That I, Sam. Houston, President of the Republic of Texas, by virtue of the authority vested in me by joint resolution of both houses of Congress, and passed into law on the tenth day of December, (1836)...which authorizes and requires met to issue to Thomas Toby, of New Orleans, Land Scrip to the amount of (500,000_ acres, as recognised the Agent of this Republic, and in the discharge and fulfillment of obligations attendant ton. Tfore, I, Sam. Houston...Do declare that Thomas Toby of the City of New Orleans, State of Louisiana or his Legal representatives, are entitled to (604) acres of the public domain of Texas, agreeably to the following conditions...That no preference shall be given to any person or person who may have hitherto obtained Lands form the Government of Texas... the hold of this scrip shall receive his title without any other expense than the purchase money... in order to hold lands by virtue of this Scrip, a residence in Texas shall not be necessary... This scrip shall be transferable by endorsement on the back of..." Document is handsomely matted and framed with a portrait of Houston in a burl finish moulding with an antique gold lip. Overall size 22" x 18". An impressive piece of Texas history. Please note this is a REPRINT. The Republic of Texas made headright grants of land, which were contingent upon specified requirements being met by the grantees. Under the Constitution of 1836 all heads of families living in Texas on 4 March 1836, except Africans and Native Americas, were granted first class headrights of 4,605 acres, and single white men aged seventeen years or older, 1,476 acres. In order to attract new settlers, they organized colonization contracts with various individuals to establish colonies in the republic and receive payment in land. In addition to large grants made directly to the contractors, settlers in such colonies were granted 640 acres each for families, or 320 acres, if single. LARGER. To See More Documents Click PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS Pay via PayPal, check/money order. US Funds only. We ship 5 business days from receipt of payment. If paying via check note that shipment will not go out for 9 business days in order for check to clear the banik. Shipping if buying multiple items within 7 day period, we will ship in one package for one item's shipping fee ( as long as size permits). International shipping please see International Rates under US rate. Thank you for your business. SHIPPING If buying multiple items within a 7 day period , we will ship in one package for one shipping fee (equal to the highest of the combined items fees), please note this discount only applies AS LONG AS SIZE PERMITS (IE: some framed pieces cannot be combined with matted and only so many will fit in one box). International shipping costs are listed under International Rates under the US rate. All International Buyers must include Insurance. Please note t is no tracking for internation shipping. If you have questions about shipping please contact us before bidding or makeing a payment. US Postal Service Priority Mail & USPS Global Priority Mail & USPS Airmail Parcel Post INSURANCE Optional See below for amount. REFUND POLICY Full Refund only if the item is NOT AS DESCRIBED . All returns must be received with in 7 days and in the same condition as sent. Please read the description thoroughly. Created by eBay Blackthorne ver. 3.0.208.0 read more

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