American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

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Lot 243

[HOUSTON, Sam]. Partly printed document accomplished in manuscript signed ("James Eagan"). 18 October 1830. Montgomery & Miller, Commission Merchants, Mouth White River, Ark’s. Terr . Little Rock: Wm. E. Woodruff, [1830?].

Lot 243

[HOUSTON, Sam]. Partly printed document accomplished in manuscript signed ("James Eagan"). 18 October 1830. Montgomery & Miller, Commission Merchants, Mouth White River, Ark’s. Terr. Little Rock: Wm. E. Woodruff, [1830?].

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Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Estimate$2,000 – $3,000

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[HOUSTON, Sam]. Partly printed document accomplished in manuscript signed ("James Eagan"). 18 October 1830. Montgomery & Miller, Commission Merchants, Mouth White River, Ark’s. Terr. Little Rock: Wm. E. Woodruff, [1830?].

1 page, 4to, woodcut of a ship upper margin, some minor browning. A printed bill of lading form for goods to be transported to General Sam Houston. With notes in Dorman David's hand in pencil upper left.

Relating to Sam Houston's three-year travels among the Cherokee Indians, where he fled after resigning as Governor of Tennessee. The bill of lading is for items sent to Houston at Cant [i.e. Fort] Gibson, where he had settled following his marriage to Diana Rogers Gentry. The shipment, likely intended to help Houston furnish a new home, included a cooking stove, a coal stove, and a bathing tub.

[With:] An accompanying autograph letter signed from Montgomery Miller to Sam Houston, 18 October 1830. A cover letter enclosing the bill of lading.

Property from the Collection of Dr. Brant Mittler

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Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

[HOUSTON, Sam]. Partly printed document accomplished in manuscript signed ("James Eagan"). 18 October 1830. Montgomery & Miller, Commission Merchants, Mouth White River, Ark’s. Terr. Little Rock: Wm. E. Woodruff, [1830?].

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