Moses Austin-Father of Texas

SUMMARY: This offering is a handwritten letter by Moses Austin concerning a business transaction. Price: $6500.00

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Moses Austin (1761-1821). American Merchant, Miner, Founder of the American Lead Industry, Pioneer, and the Founder of Texas. Austin was the first American to obtain a grant from Spanish Texas for the formation of a colony. The colonists, 300 Catholic families from the Louisiana Territory settled on land that would eventually become Austin, Texas. The grant was approved only three months before his death. His son, Stephen F. Austin, took up 'the Texas venture' and carried out the settlement.   Exceptionally Rare Autograph Letter Signed, one page, approximately 8 in. by 8 in., from Mine au Breton, Louisiana, District of St. Louis (present day Potosi, Missouri), dated November 11, 1809. Dealing with financial matter relating to his mine, he writes to a Mr. Perkins.   In part: "I think some mistake must have taken place on the Execution against… his note to me was Doll 157.58 your …calls for 154.42. I have received on a/c… of which you may place his… debt leaving me due 154.42 The above sum… is all I am to give to his Cm. On the Execution- Moses Austin."   Moses Austin material is exceptionally scarce; it is generally accepted that only 25-30 signed documents or letters by him are known to exist. Boldly written and in fine condition. $6,500.

The letter will be come with a letter of authenticity as toitsorigin, history and authenticity.

Price:$6500.00