Property dispute by the heirs of Maria Josefa Cavazos, Brownsville, Texas, 1855-1882.

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Property dispute by the heirs of Maria Josefa Cavazos, Brownsville, Texas, 1855-1882.

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Contains numerous documents outlining a property dispute over land bordering the Rio Grande River commonly known as the Espiritu Santo Tract. The property was used as a loading area for ferries crossing into Matamoros, Mexico, and held substantial economic importance for this reason.

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Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138

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Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138

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