Roberts, Samuel A. (1809-1872) to B.C. Franklin
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06623.23 Author/Creator: Roberts, Samuel A. (1809-1872) Place Written: Austin, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 August 1841 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses issues related to a land survey.
Roberts was an attorney and government official in the Republic of Texas. At the time of this writing he was Texas' acting secretary of state; the following month he became the secretary of state.
Franklin, a judge and legislator, served in the Texas Revolution. At the time of this letter he represented Galveston County in the Texas House of Representatives.
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