Description:

A GOVERNMENT BOND SIGNED BY DAVID G. BURNET, ACTING PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS, FEBRUARY 1, 1841,
lithograph and ink on paper, No. 1932, "Government Bond payable to holder. Receivable for all Government dues. Eight percent fund of $1,500,000. Certified act of Congress Feb. 5th 1840. The Republic of Texas promises to pay to Charles DeMorse (1816-1887)...," signed by John G. Chalmers (1803-1847) as Secretary of Treasury, appointed by President Mirabeau B. Lamar and signed by acting President David G. Burnet, each coupon with John G. Chalmer's monogram and corresponding certificate number in ink, verso inscribed, "Charles deMorse."

  • Provenance: Other notes: This unusual Texian document names Charles deMorse as the holder of the bond, while he concurrently also served as Stock Commissioner. A second curiosity is the presence of David G. Burnet's signature on the "President" line; herein he is serving as acting President of Texas during his tenure as 2nd Vice President of the Republic of Texas, while Mirabeau B. Lamar sought medical treatment in New Orleans.
  • Dimensions: 7 5/8 x 9 7/8 in. (19.4 x 25.1 cm.)
  • Condition: Some toning and acid biting, probably trimmed, cancelation marks, and otherwise no visible damage or sign of repair. 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."

    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."

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$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
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