Bexar Scrip 2692
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Bexar Scrip 2692, legal document, 1873/1928; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth154587/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Texas General Land Office.