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McFarland, William (fl. 1835) [Sale of land to Archibald Hotchkiss]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02938 Author/Creator: McFarland, William (fl. 1835) Place Written: San Augustine, Texas Type: Document signed Date: 15 December 1835 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 33.1 x 40.9 cm. Order a Copy

Sale of land document from John Davidson to Archibald Hotchkiss. Handwritten note in pencil on top of document: "Galveston Bay: Texas Land co. 450." Docket on verso.

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