Texas Ranger and military officer of the Republic of Texas (1817-1883) who served in several armed conflicts, including the Indian and the Mexican-American Wars; during the gold rush he migrated to San Francisco with a party of 'Forty Niners.' Rare D. J. Tallant & Co. business check, 6 x 2.5, filled out in another hand and signed by John Coffee Hays, "John C. Hays, Sheriff," payable to Brideman for $20, March 20, 1851. Matted and framed with a carte-de-visite portrait photo to an overall size of 11.75 x 14.25. In fine condition.
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