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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06624.11 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of fifteen documents signed by eleven of the signers of 1836 Texas Declaration of Independence |
| Title | Treasury warrant for $250.34 to Asa Brigham, Treasurer of the Republic of Texas |
| Date | 11 October 1843 |
| Author | Shaw, James B. (fl. 1842-1852) |
| Additional authors | Mason, Charles (1812-1883) |
| Document Type | Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Signed by Shaw and comptroller and countersigned by Charles Mason as auditor. Endorsed on the verso by Asa Brigham. Partially printed document appropriating money to cover the expenses of Brigham's office from funds permitted by an act dated 6 January 1843. |
| Subjects | American West Texas Government and Civics Finance |
| People | Shaw, James B. (fl. 1842-1852) Brigham, Asa (cb. 1790-1844) Mason, Charles (1812-1883) |
| Place written | Washington, Texas |
| Theme | Banking & Economics; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Brigham, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, was the first treasurer of the Republic of Texas and mayor of Austin. Shaw served as the Texas state comptroller from 1829-1859. Mason was a soldier in the Texas Revolution. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |