Fourth and final president of the Republic of Texas (1798–1858), sometimes referred to as the ‘Architect of Annexation.’ Partly-printed DS endorsed on the reverse by Jones, one page, 6.75 x 3.5, August 11, 1845. Republic of Texas treasury warrant issued to “pay to the Order of Anson Jones, President, Two hundred Dollars.” Signed at the conclusion by Charles Mason as auditor and James B. Shaw as comptroller. Endorsed on the reverse by Anson Jones and John Campbell. In very good condition, with overall wrinkling, scattered soiling and staining, and show-through from a large cancellation notation on the front affecting Jones’s signature. Provenance: The Robert Davis Collection.
