Public official and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence (1800–1881). Manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 12.75, February 10, 1848. County of Austin legal document, in part: “By the judgment of the said Court recovered against the said Forest Garther the sum of One Thousand & ninety eight & 92/100 dollars principal.” Intersecting folds and heavy uniform toning, otherwise fine condition. Provenance: The Robert Davis Collection.