Early Texan political leader (1787–1853) who negotiated with Daniel Webster and settled the formal treaty by which the United States recognized Texas. Handwritten endorsement, “Appr’d, Barnard E. Bee, Sec. War,” written vertically on a partly-printed Republic of Texas pay order, one page, 7 x 4, December 1, 1836. Bee authorizes a payment of $33.30 to Herman Kruse for “Two Months’ and Five Days’ services, from October 24th until December 1st 1836 in Capt. Snell’s Co. 1: Regt. Infty.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds with some separations noticeably repaired, and scattered toning and soiling. RR Auction COA.
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