Early days in Texas, 1887.

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Early days in Texas, 1887.

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In 1836 helped raise a company of volunteers which reached Texas after the battle of San Jacinto; in 1845 returned to settle in Gonzales County, farming and stock-raising; opposed secession, but served in the Confederate army; member of State Senate and the Confederate Congress; from 1863 a colonel under McGruder; later State comptroller.

Originals : 4 leaves ; 36 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (5 exposures) : negative (Rich. 117:17) and positive.

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