Soldier, general, and statesman (1798-1851) known as the 'Old Indian Fighter.' In October 1835 he was appointed a lieutenant colonel in the Texas army and served under Stephen F. Austin in the opening stages of the Texas Revolution. Manuscript DS, signed "Edw. Burleson," one lightly-lined page, 7.75 x 4.25, December 14, 1835. Discharge issued to K. I. Colder stating, in part: "entered the Vollunteer [sic] army of Texas...in the Company commanded by J. W. Faning [sic] as 2d. Lieutenant of the Company and discharged duties of an officer and soldier with honor to himself and justice to his country." Signed at the conclusion by Burleson as the then commander of the Army. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one directly above signature, a mild shade of toning, and a rough bottom edge. The Robert Davis Collection.
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