Petition to represent heirs of Eli Holly : San Felipe, Tex., 1833 Sep 11.

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Petition to represent heirs of Eli Holly : San Felipe, Tex., 1833 Sep 11.

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ADS written by William Barret Travis, petitioning Luke Lesassier,alcalde of Austin, for appointment as attorney representing heirs of Eli Holly. Holly, a United States citizen from Alabama, had died in San Felipe on September 7, leaving "property consisting of slaves or servants." The document lists names of Holly's nine children living in Alabama, whom Travis supposed to be his heirs. At the end of the petition is a holograph note written and signed by Lesassier, September 12, 1833, appointing Travis as attorney. The document is accompanied by a typed transcript.

1 item ([2] p.) ; 32 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8018967

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Holly, Eli.

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Travis, William Barret, 1809-1836

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As commander of the doomed Alamo garrison, Colonel William Barret Travis became a legendary figure in Texas history. Born in South Carolina in 1809, Travis went on to study law and marry Rosanna Cato before moving to Texas. He left his family behind and settled in Stephen F. Austin's colony to practice law. With the coming of war with Mexico, Travis became an army officer and was ordered to reinforce the Alamo garrison in San Antonio de Bexar. He took command after James C. Neill gave up the pos...

Lesassier, Luke

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