Soldier, county official, and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence (1808–1890). Manuscript DS, signed “S. W. Blount,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 10, January 9, 1838. Republic of Texas land bond, in which “said Thomas Iden do honestly acknowledge to have Received of and from the said Jackson Brewer the sum of five hundred dollars...for the said one thousand acres of land.” Signed at the conclusion by Blount and three others. Retains the seal affixed to lower left. In very good condition, with partial edge separations to folds and scattered staining. Provenance: The Robert Davis Collection.