Anson Jones biographical sketch, 1880.

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Anson Jones biographical sketch, 1880.

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Prepared for but not published in Encyclopedia of the New West (Marshall, Texas, 1881). Born in Massachusetts, Jones practiced medicine at Bainbridge, New York, and Philadelphia; entered a mercantile business at New Orleans, practiced medicine there; in 1833 located at Brazoria, Texas; active in the Texas Revolution, and afterward in the Texas Congress; efforts as Minister to the United States to promote recognition of Texas independence by European powers; senator from Brazoria in the 4th and 5th Texas Congresses; Secretary of State; in September, 1844, elected last president of the Texas Republic. The delicate negotiations by which annexation came about are detailed. Jones retired to private life in 1846, worked in the interests of a Texas route for the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad, and killed himself in 1858.

Originals : 165 leaves (2 and 127 missing) ; 32 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (84 frames) : negative (Rich. 117:15-118:3) and positive.

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