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Austin, Stephen F. (1793-1836) Land deed to John Cooke & Isaac Hughes (cosigned by others) (in Spanish)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02931 Author/Creator: Austin, Stephen F. (1793-1836) Place Written: San Felipe de Austin, Texas Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1824/08/11 Pagination: 2, 2 p. 34 x 21 cm Order a Copy

One of the earliest surviving documents from San Felipe de Austin. Also signed by the Baron de Bastrop, John Austin and Samuel May Williams. Written in Spanish. Grantee's copy.

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