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Smith, Henry W. (1836-1869) to Thomas R. Lucks re: demanding certain documents

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02577 Author/Creator: Smith, Henry W. (1836-1869) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1836/02/02 Pagination: 2 p. 25 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Written as governor. Order written during the "Archives War." Smith is known as the first American Gov. of Texas.

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