New York and Texas Land CompanyRecords 1875-1921

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New York and Texas Land CompanyRecords 1875-1921

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Financial records, deeds, ledgers,minutes, reports, registers, and deeds comprise the New York and Texas Land Companyrecords (1875-1921). The records document the general operations of the land companyand the sale of large tracts of land in Texas, especially in the Panhandle, duringthe late 19th century and early 20th century.

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