A REPUBLIC OF TEXAS TREASURY WARRANT, DUPLICATE, LOST IN THE BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO, ASA BRIGHAM, FIRST TREASURER OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS, SIGNED, VELASCO, JULY 16, 1836, engraving and hand inscribed ink on paper, no. 176, filled out to "The Secretary of the Treasury," for payment to John Belden, volunteer assigned to Captain Amasa Turner's Company in the Battle of San Jacinto, for forty one dollars and fifty cents, signed, "A. Brigham," auditor, verso in his script, "Duplicate, given for Draft no. 122 dated January 21st 1836 and lost in the Battle of San Jacinto on the 21st of April 1836 - Affidavit filed in the office. A Brigham, Auditor." 3 3/4" x 7 1/4" Provenance: Estate of Dr. Paul E. Shutts, Houston, Texas.

Wax seal, some yellowing and toning, creases, minor edge wear, trimmed as expected, and overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.