Attracted to the struggle for Texan independence, he led the Texan army at the battle of San Jacinto and became the first president of the Republic of Texas. After the admission of Texas as a state, he became a senator. He was the governor of Texas, but was deposed when he refused to swear allegiance to the Confederate States of America. Ink signature, “Sam Houston,” on an off-white slip. In fine condition, with a bisecting vertical fold and slight show-through from writing on reverse. LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
