Partly printed document completed in manuscript. Fayette County, Republic of Texas, 17 April 1840. 1 page, 4to. Docketed thrice on 8 May 1840 to verso. Also with attestation by Chief Justice Nicholas W. Eastland. Fayette County, Republic of Texas, 17 April 1840.

A document by Texas veteran Felix Taylor, appointing attorney William B. Merriwether to be his power of attorney to receive payment "from the Government of Texas for Services...under the command of Col. John H. Moore...against the [Comanche] Indians in February 1839."

John Henry Moore (1800-1880) was one of the Old Three Hundred and a veteran of the Texas Revolution - leading several expeditions against the Waco and Tawakoni in 1834 and 1835. He was an outspoken supporter of Texas independence, commanding Texans in the Battle of Gonzales, reportedly designing the "Come and Take it" banner. Elected a colonel, he organized a cavalry company, of which Felix Taylor was likely a member. In January 1839, three companies campaigned against the Comanches. Upon return, Moore raised more men to protect San Antonio from attacks from both Mexicans and Native Americans.

An interesting Republic of Texas document.

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