Contract, 1826 Dec 22.

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Contract, 1826 Dec 22.

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David Burnet secured a contract to settle 300 families near Nacogdoches, Texas, from the Mexican Government. Papers include the terms of the contract and a second petition to settle 200 additional families on lands which adjoined the first grant of land. A document signed by Governor Viesca sanctions the transaction.

6 p.; 30 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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