- More
[Republic of Texas]. John White Autograph Letter Signed....
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.Description
[Republic of Texas]. John White Autograph Letter Signed. Four pages, 7.5" x 12.5", Cincinnati, December 7, 1841, to Archibald Wynns, a member of the Texas House of Representatives, regarding immigration to Texas and the continued collection of taxes. Earlier that year, Congress had discussed a law in which 8,000 families would settle in Texas and be exempt from taxation for a period of twenty years. The bill passed the House, but failed in the Senate. He writes, in part:"The times in the United States are frightfully hard and growing worse every day. Exchange between the best bank in this city and New York may be let down at 12 ½ percent. Banks are failing all over the country - less and less public confidence in them every day...Depend on it, times must be very hard in Texas for some time to come. Our Congress must see the necessity of perpetuating our tax laws. Laxity and the extension of time in the collection of taxes, indeed a stop law for the collection of foreign debts, if we would not see the tide of immigration to our country turned back. If you would reward enterprise and investment, if you would protect our inhabitants and turn our savage forests into fertile fields...we must legislate some for ourselves...You will find that you have to collect the revenue from duties in gold and silver & its agriculture. Taxes, land dues and all else (to persevere and it will strengthen the faith and confidence abroad and in the integrity of the gov't) in the issue of the gov't. Without much reflection it now strikes me that were I Gen'l Houston I should dictate to Congress & the world that I never contemplated the issue of the millions and millions and that I would recommend the passage of an act for funding any issue at 20 or 25 cents on the dollar and another that they may be received in payment for the Cherokee Land say at the rate of 10 or 12 dollars per acre not less...Declare to the world that the embarrassments of our small population require this course or that posterity must share with us in good faith in these burdens."
During the days of the Republic, population increased by 7,000 people yearly due to immigration (including Mexicans). Texas was active in promoting immigration to boost the defense of the frontier and encourage economic growth in the country. The letter is extremely fragile and is weakened along the folds, but the text remains bright and wholly legible. Very good.
Auction Info
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
19.5% of the successful bid (minimum $14) per lot.
Calculate Standard Domestic Shipping Sales Tax information
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms
Floor auctions
Open for bidding: (View All)Decorative Art
Ends on 01/28/2021
US Coins
Ends on 01/29/2021
Fine Art
Ends on 02/03/2021
Sports Collectibles
Ends on 02/04/2021
Jewelry & Timepieces
Ends on 02/05/2021
Luxury Accessories
Ends on 02/07/2021
US Coins
Ends on 02/09/2021
Fine Art
Ends on 02/10/2021
Decorative Art
Ends on 02/11/2021
Currency
Ends on 02/11/2021
US Coins
Ends on 02/15/2021
Fine Art
Ends on 02/17/2021
US Coins
Ends on 02/18/2021
US Coins
Ends on 02/22/2021
Currency
Opens about 01/25/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 02/03/2021
Photography
Opens about 02/03/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 02/05/2021
Historical
Opens about 02/08/2021
Sports Collectibles
Opens about 02/05/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Opens about 01/31/2021
Currency
Opens about 02/01/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 02/10/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 02/11/2021
Jewelry & Timepieces
Opens about 02/19/2021
US Coins
Opens about 02/08/2021
Photography
Opens about 02/17/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 02/18/2021
Decorative Art
Opens about 02/18/2021
Fine & Rare Wine
Opens about 02/19/2021
Western & Texas Art
Opens about 02/19/2021
Comics & Comic Art
Opens about 02/19/2021
US Coins
Opens about 02/12/2021
Decorative Art
Opens about 02/23/2021
US Coins
Opens about 02/26/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 02/24/2021
Nature & Science
Opens about 02/26/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Opens about 02/21/2021
US Coins
Opens about 02/15/2021
Luxury Real Estate
Opens about 01/22/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 03/03/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Opens about 03/01/2021
Jewelry & Timepieces
Opens about 03/11/2021
Comics & Comic Art
Opens about 02/25/2021
Movie Posters
Opens about 03/05/2021
Comics & Comic Art
Opens about 03/08/2021
Heritage membership
- 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
- Cash Advances
- More Bidders
- Trusted Experts
- Over 200,000 Satisfied Consignors Since 1976
Learn about consigning with us
Thanks a million for getting approval to sell my Civil War Hospital Death Ledger! You made them AND ME , a nice profit. You are the best!View More Testimonials
HA.com receives more traffic than any other auction house website. (Source: Similarweb.com)
Video tutorial
Getting the most out of search