An ADS, signed “J. LaFayette Neill, Clk, D. Cl. A,” one page, both sides, 8 x 9.75, dated “March term 1838,” relating to litigation involving Travis’s estate after his death in the case of “W. Barrett Travis vs. Thos.Barnett, Geo Huff.” Barnett was a pioneer settler and public official, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, and a Chief Justice for Austin County. Huff was a pioneer and tradesman, and one of Austin’s ‘Old Three Hundred’ colonists. In 1833 and 1834 Huff and one of his sons had a business at San Felipe de Austin and sold candles, paper, and other supplies to their friend and attorney William B. Travis. In full: “You are hereby commanded to notify John W. Bunton administrator of W. Barrett Travis dec’d that the death of the Plaintiff in the above suit was suggested on the records of this Court at this Term; and to cite said John W. Bunton to be and appear at the next District Court to be holden in and for said County at the Courthouse in the Town of San Filipe de Austin on the second Monday in November next, to show cause (if any be had) why he should not be made a party to said suit as Adm. of said Travis deceased. Herein fail not under penalty of the law and have you then and there this writ.” Signed twice at the conclusion by LaFayette. In very good condition, with a couple minor separations along horizontal folds, scattered toning, and show-through from writing on opposite sides. Bunton was a statesman and an early patriot for independence. He was a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. He is also credited for the bill that established the Texas Rangers, the bill providing postal service, and the bill outlining the judiciary system. Barnett, also a Signer, was Chief Justice of Austin County, appointed by Sam Houston in 1836. Huff was a businessman who sold supplies to his friend, William B. Travis. The Robert Davis Collection, read more about Robert Davis. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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