A TWO PIECE TEXAS REPUBLIC NOTE AND MANUSCRIPT RECEIPT, FOR A $100 CONSOLIDATED FUND OF TEXAS CERTIFICATE AND LUMBER RECEIPT ISSUED TO STEPHEN H. EVERETT, HOUSTON AND SABINE PASS, SEPTEMBER 1, 1837-JUNE 28, 1839, comprising a lithograph on paper one hundred dollar, "Consolidated Fund of Texas Public Faith Pledge," with manuscript in ink signed by Francis R. Lubbock, Controller, and William G. Cook, Stock Commissioner, no. 2191, City of Houston, September 2, 1837, 3 1/8" x 6 5/8"; together with a manuscript in ink on wove lined paper, receipt, Sabine Pass, placed, June 28 1839, dated, by the Collector of the Pass of Sabine, for 931 fell lumber at $110 per hundred, paid in Texas money, $93.10, sum, recorded paid in full and endorsed, "S.H. Everitt." 5" x 7 3/4" Provenance: Estate of Dr. Paul E. Shutts, Houston, Texas.

Some toning throughout, minor losses and creases to the receipt, the one hundred note with large slash marks, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. 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.