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Lot #325
Sam Houston

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Description

American statesman (1793–1863) who served as the first President of Texas. Large, bold ink signature, “Sam Houston,” on a tan 4.5 x 1.5 slip. Accompanied by an interesting unsigned multipage 19th-century manuscript in ink and pencil titled “The merits comparative and discursive of the two most conspicuous heroes of modern times, Samuel Houston and Samuel Patch,” comprising a lengthy rhyming poem discussing the exploits of the two men (stained and worn but mostly legible). A few light creases (vertical crease through “H”) and mild wrinkles to slip, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #339 - Ended November 12, 2008