Framed Sam Houston (1793-1863) signed document as President of the Republic of Texas, hand written at Washington on the Brazos on February 16, 1844, directing the Republic of Texas treasurer, Asa Brigham (1788-1844), to pay $13.25 our of the Executive Contingent fund, the document is in Houston's hand and signed at lower right, further noted on the verso: "Gen'l Houston, 21, order, Executive Contingent Fund, Terry & Brothers (these names not clear), February 26, 1844", document approx 6.5"h, 9.25"w, frame approx. 19.75'h, 17.75"w, total: 5.25lbs *Provenance: Estate on of Joseph G. Ginn (1932-2022), late 1970's President General Sons of the Republic of Texas. Start Price: $800.00 Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact utilize the ?ask a question? tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.