A REPUBLIC OF TEXAS MANUSCRIPT, SAM HOUSTON, SIGNED, GIFTS THE SPUR OF SANTA ANA LOST IN THE BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO TO DOCTOR, JUNE 7, 1836, hand-inscribed ink on paper, from "Gen. Sam Houston, President of Texas," his location in New Orleans, Louisiana, he writes on the eve of his return to Texas, to Dr. Carr, of Assumption, Louisiana, "Dear Sir, Specifically to the request of a friend. I present you with a Mexican Spur taken from Genl. Santa Anna in the Battle of San Jacinto on the 21st April last - As you are an amateur of curiosities, this may be considered an addition to your collection and as such please take care of it until applied for, Very respectfully yours truly, Sam Houston," the return address on the exterior of the letter, "Genl. Sam Houston, President of Texas, N. Orleans 7th June - 1836 - Accompanied by one of the spur's of Santa Anna.," the interior with a note by Dr. Carr, "On the day of the date of this letter Genl. Houston left New Orleans on his return to Texas by the way of Red River in the Steam Boat Caspian at 5 o'clock P.M., S. Ino. Carr." 10" x 16" Note: The date of this letter predates Sam Houston's election as President of the Republic of Texas, which occurred on October 22, 1836. The present manuscript dated June 7th, 1836 signals the reader to consider that Sam Houston personally titled himself "President of Texas."Sam Houston was already the Commander and Chief of the Texian Army by this time. David G. Burnet, Interim President of Texas, was unfavored by Texans after the capture of General Santa Anna and the battle of San Jacinto, because he refused to execute the Mexican General, leaving the interim president overruled by the popular Houston. The resignation of Burnet anticipated by Houston is apparent herein. Sam Houston was injured during the battle of San Jacinto and as a result, was treated for his injuries in New Orleans at William Christy's home in New Orleans. The note inscribed by the doctor on the interior of the correspondence reveals that Sam Houston was returning to Texas by way of the Red River on the side wheel Steamboat Caspian, by 5 pm that evening. Provenance: Estate of Dr. Paul E. Shutts, Houston, Texas.

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