Governor Edward Clark records 1861

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Governor Edward Clark records 1861

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Records reflect Texas governor Edward Clark's involvement in the affairs of the state of Texas during his term as governor at the beginning of the Confederacy. Types of records include correspondence, petitions, clippings, minutes, reports, proclamations, resolutions, circulars, passports, recommendations, requisitions, proceedings, and wrappers, dating from around March 4, 1861 to November 27, 1861.

1.19 cubic ft.

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Texas State Archives

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