Newspaper articles regarding David G. Burnet [manuscript], 1936-1937.

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Newspaper articles regarding David G. Burnet [manuscript], 1936-1937.

Wade's articles, 1936-1937, from the [Fort Worth?] Telegram and Texas Register are based on Burnet's letters, 1836-1865. Topics include the Mier expedition, Edward E. Este, runaway slaves, blacks in Texas and Burnet's administration as President of Texas.

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University of Virginia. Library

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Wade, Houston

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Burnet, David Gouverneur, 1789-1870

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David Gouverneur Burnet (1788-1870) was born in Newark, New Jersey. About 1817 he moved to Natchitoches, Louisiana, and in 1831 to Texas. He was ad interim president of the Republic of Texas from March 17 to October 22, 1836. In 1836 he was elected vice president of the Republic of Texas, serving part time as secretary of state and acting president. From the guide to the David G. Burnet letters MS 188., 1836-1859, (Woodson Research Center, ) Born April 14, 1788,...

Este, Edward E., d. 1843.

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