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The listing, Anson Jones Document From Mid 1800's has ended.

* Due to more than likely being a copy, though inconclusive I have lowered the price by roughly half. I'm also open to offers. Please keep in mind copies may be valuable as well.*

This is what appears to be Anson Jones's final confirmation to the Senate, and Congress before the Republic of Texas became a state.

Anson Jones was the final president of the Republic of Texas.

As for it being authentic or not I really do not know. I found it folded in a book from the late 1800's, of which I can't remember the title as this was about 20 years ago.

I have tried to have it authenticated, and or appraised but I have reached dead end after dead end. I have tried my local library for more info on it but they couldn't help. I tried to U.S. Office of the Historian but they couldn't help. I even contacted the Texas government but they never responded to me.

This is out of my know how, and I have no clue where to go next, so thought I might try my hand with it here.

It could be very valuable, but then again it may not be, I really have no idea, so I must say bid at your own risk.

I'm also open to offers.

Questions & Comments

Looks like the original document is in the Texas State Library archives.
https://www.tsl.texas.gov/treasures/earlystate/nomore-1.html

Sep 4th, 2016 at 6:21:00 PM PDT by

You are correct as I came across that in my research just last week. However upon contacting them, I was told that while they believe what they have is the original, they can't guarantee it. When I asked about my document (photo's were submitted) they said they could not authenticate it one way or another. So at this point to me at least it's still inconclusive. I leave it to you, and or the potential bidder to make that assessment. I do however thank you for trying to help as it's been a bugger trying to get it authenticated.

Sep 4th, 2016 at 6:30:08 PM PDT by

Looks pretty pristine for its possible age, usually ink would've turned a rust color due to the iron content. Definitely worth getting authenticated. Even if its a copy it may be valueable still. The signature looks good, if its not a xerox copy, whoever made this practiced the signature for some time. Good luck!

Aug 29th, 2016 at 5:21:09 PM PDT by

Hun I love history would you take 2.000 for this thank you Linda Carter

Aug 30th, 2016 at 8:55:19 AM PDT by

Sorry, but I'm going to decline. That's an extremely low offer, especially if it turned out to be authentic.

Aug 30th, 2016 at 9:07:31 AM PDT by

Can you post more close up photos? $60 is a hell of a deal for an authentic period historically significant document! On the other hand it's an insane amount for a museum gift shop copy! Thanks in advance!

Sep 4th, 2016 at 2:33:28 PM PDT by

Considering where I found it I'm fairly certain it's not a museum gift shop copy, though it may very well be some sort of copy. However all I have is my word, and I know in today's age words are worthless. As for close up photos, I don't like handling it too much out of fear of damaging it, but yes, I will post a few more close up photos as soon as I can. Probably in a couple hours.

Sep 4th, 2016 at 4:43:53 PM PDT by

Anson Jones Document From Mid 1800's is in the Antiques category