- More
LOT #45029
|
Sold for: Sign-in
or Join (free & quick)
[Texas Republic] David Spangler Kaufman Autograph Letter Signed "D. S. Spangler". Three pages, 8" x 10", September 16, 1...
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.![Autographs:Statesmen, [Texas Republic] David Spangler Kaufman Autograph Letter Signed"D. S. Spangler". Three pages, 8" x 10", September 16, 1...](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'/%3E)
Sold for:
Sign-in
or Join (free & quick)
Offers to date:
$3,200 on February 20, 2016
$2,750 on February 20, 2016
$2,500 on February 17, 2016
$1,800 on February 17, 2016
View Offers on All Sold Items
$3,200 on February 20, 2016
$2,750 on February 20, 2016
$2,500 on February 17, 2016
$1,800 on February 17, 2016
View Offers on All Sold Items
Share this lot
Description
Representative Kaufman writes about turbulent Texas Republic elections
[Texas Republic] David Spangler Kaufman Autograph Letter Signed "D. S. Spangler". Three pages, 8" x 10", September 16, 1839, San Augustin[e, Texas], to General Edward Burleson of Bastrop, Texas, concerning his own reelection as a representative of Nacogdoches County in the Third Congress of the Texas Republic and asking for the general's help in getting him elected as speaker of the House. While writing this letter, Kaufman (1813-1851) was "in attendance on the San Augustin District Court". He reports on "all our Eastern Election news", including news of Kaufman's own messy reelection: "You will see that I have been returned by a larger majority and had I been able to visit the whole county and contradict certain petty and malicious falsehoods circulated about me by one or two mercantile establishments, my majority would have been greatly increased. Many persons since the Election and since they have learned the falsehood of the Reports have expressed their regret at not voting for me and their great gratification at my triumphant Election."According to the letter, Kaufman was expected to "leave for Austin on the 25th of next month". He asked General Burleson if he could "find there any place where I will be able to stow my carcase [carcass] next winter. I trust you will reserve it for me. I intend to be a candidate for Speaker as I mentioned to you when I last saw you." Kaufman expected to win: "I am sure I will get every vote in the East and several middle and western votes." But he also had his doubts: "If [John Sutherland] Menefee is Elected I may have him to oppose but I trust to your influence . . . I shall depend upon your aid in the matter." Menefee was elected to represent Jackson County, but Kaufman would win speaker of the House.
Kaufman was a Nacogdoches County lawyer and Indian fighter. A few months before writing this letter, he was injured at the Battle of the Neches, the last battle between whites and Cherokees in Texas; perhaps still nursing his wound, he ends this letter with "Times are peaceable here". After the annexation of Texas, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as the first Jewish Texan to serve in the U.S. Congress. Age-toned with remnants of the original red wax seal. A stain across the address on page four has bled-through all pages, though all text is readable. Some weakness at the folds. Near fine.
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Calculate Standard Domestic Shipping
Sales Tax information | Terms and Conditions
Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments
Glossary of Terms
Auction Info
Auction Dates
January, 2009
24th-25th
Saturday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 917
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
19.5% of the successful bid (minimum $9) per lot.
Viewing at %
Please enter a value between % and 100% and press your "Enter" key. Close
Fit to screen
View Full Size
Brightness
Sold for:
Sign-in
or Join (free & quick)
Floor auctions
Open for bidding: (View All)Fine Art
Ends on 05/24/2018
Fine Art
Ends on 05/31/2018
Comics & Comic Art
Ends on 06/02/2018
Historical
Ends on 06/02/2018
Photography
Ends on 06/05/2018
Fine Art
Ends on 06/07/2018
Fine Art
Ends on 06/08/2018
Decorative Art
Ends on 06/08/2018
Old West
Ends on 06/09/2018
Arms & Armor
Ends on 06/10/2018
Luxury Accessories
Ends on 06/10/2018
Jewelry & Timepieces
Ends on 06/11/2018
Coming soon:
US Coins
Opens about 05/25/2018
Comics & Comic Art
Opens about 05/29/2018
Fine Art
Opens about 05/29/2018
Fine Art
Opens about 05/29/2018
Fine & Rare Wine
Opens about 06/01/2018
Ethnographic Art
Opens about 06/05/2018
Luxury Real Estate
Opens about 04/27/2018
Currency
Opens about 06/08/2018
World & Ancient Coins
Opens about 06/04/2018
Decorative Art
Opens about 06/08/2018
US Coins
Opens about 06/22/2018
Fine Art
Opens about 06/27/2018
Heritage membership
VIEW BENEFITS
- Past Auction Values (prices, photos, full descriptions, etc.)
- Bid online
- Free Collector newsletter
- Want List with instant e-mail notifications
- Reduced auction commissions when you resell your
winnings
Consign now
- Cash Advances
- More Bidders
- Trusted Experts
- Over 200,000 Satisfied Consignors Since 1976
Learn about consigning with us
We had a wonderful time in New York during the October 2013 Historical Manuscripts auction that featured my mother’s papers collected during her tenure as Martin Luther King, Jr.’s secretary. In fact, the entire experience from beginning to end has been a pleasure.View More Testimonials
HA.com receives more traffic than any other auction house website. (Source: Similarweb.com)
Recent auctions
2018 May 11 Space Exploration Signature Auction - Dallas
REALIZED SO FAR $1,140,582