Partly-printed DS, one page, 16.25 x 14, October 28, 1844, a first class headright land grant issued to Samuel M. Harris for one third league of land, amounting to 1,476 acres. Impressively signed at the conclusion by Sam Houston, President of the Republic of Texas and countersigned by Texas Commissioner of the General Land Office, Thomas William ‘Peg Leg’ Ward, who was the 19th mayor of Austin, Texas and United States consul to Panama. Framed to an overall size of 22.5 x 18.5. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, some small areas of paper loss and separations along folds, and expected mild toning. This first class headright grant encompasses a significant portion of the new city of Houston and Buffalo Bayou. The grantee, Samuel M. Harris arrived in Texas in 1832 and is the fourth brother of John R. Harris, founder of Harrisburg. The Harris brothers were merchants that built the first steam saw mill in Texas, established a tannery, and operated steamships based in Buffalo Bayou. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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