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Receipt from James H. Starr and Son to Bennett Blake for farm rent and fence rails, 12/27/1871

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 10, Item: 5

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists of letters, financial papers, legal documents, and land deeds, mostly of Bennett Blake, his immediate family, and related families. A significant portion of the papers relate to William Bonaparte McKnight, who married Mary Louisa Addie Blake. McKnight's papers include oil leases and negotiations for timber rights. Several original land grants are included in the collection, two signed by Republic of Texas President Anson Jones.

Dates

  • Creation: 12/27/1871

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 4.00 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the East Texas Research Center Repository

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