History of the Texas Navy, 1837-1843, [ca. 1843].

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History of the Texas Navy, 1837-1843, [ca. 1843].

Holograph ms. chronicling in detail the activities of the Texas navy during 1837.

1 item (4 p.) ; 32 cm.

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Newberry Library

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