$185
Jones, Anson (1798-1858) Document Signed, Texas Land Deed, 14 February 1845. Pre-printed land deed on parchment, sealed, signed by Jones as President of Texas and countersigned by Thomas William "Peg Leg' Ward (1807-1872), second commissioner of the General Land Office, three-time mayor of Austin. Granting John H. Standish 1,280 acres of land in Colorado County, docketed on the verso, with embossed stamp, and a finely drawn map of the properties outside of Columbus, Texas, between the Colorado River and Skull Creek, on the verso, with approximately twenty land owners' properties identified. Old folds, large brown stain down the center of the document; Texas seal detached, 14 1/2 x 16 3/4 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-11-15
