Matched Pair of Government of Texas Bonds featured-selections with background information on each

with background information on each included on the back

The most famous - and perhaps the most valorous - was formed near Houston in the summer of 1861 by Benjamin Franklin Terry

Texans not involved in any aspect of the industry directly benefit from petroleum’s financial contributions to the state’s economy

In the United States

Matched Pair of Government of Texas Bonds featured-selections with background information on eachTexas has the distinction of being the only state that was an independent country for nine years. The Republic of Texas was recognized as an independent country by the United States as well as other World Powers. The Republic of Texas issued $100 and $500 richly engraved bonds. The first series was issued in Houston, the temporary capital of the Republic of Texas. Antique Replica of Very Rare Early Bonds Signed by David G. Burnet