Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Sam Houston As Texas President 1844 Written Order
- Price realized
- $3,540
- Pre-sale estimate
- $1,500 – $2,500
- Hammer price
- $3,000
- Category
- Books, Manuscripts & Archives
- Sold
- June 25, 2022
- Sale
- WESTERN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN, FIREARMS -DAY 2
Lot description
Framed Sam Houston (1793-1863) signed document as President of the Republic of Texas, hand written at Washington on the Brazos on February 16, 1844, directing the Republic of Texas treasurer, Asa Brigham (1788-1844), to pay $13.25 our of the Executive Contingent fund, the document is in Houston's hand and signed at lower right, further noted on the verso: "Gen'l Houston, 21, order, Executive Contingent Fund, Terry & Brothers (these names not clear), February 26, 1844", document approx 6.5"h, 9.25"w, frame approx. 19.75'h, 17.75"w, total: 5.25lbs *Provenance: Estate on of Joseph G. Ginn (1932-2022), late 1970's President General Sons of the Republic of Texas. Start Price: $800.00
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.