Republic of Texas One-Dollar Bill

Description

Paper bill representing one dollar ($1), printed by the Republic of Texas. There are engraved images of a Native American man holding a bow on the left side and a seated woman at the top. Text says "The Treasurer of the Republic of Texas Will pay One Dollar in [...] Notes in the Government when presented at the Treasury [...] act of Congress, Austin."

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1 paper bill

Creation Information

Texas. Treasury Department. 1836/1846.

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This physical object is part of the collection entitled: Fort Bend Museum Collection and was provided by the Fort Bend Museum to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 7579 times, with 39 in the last month. More information about this object can be viewed below.

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Fort Bend Museum

Since 1967, the Museum has preserved and interpreted state and county history. It provides a glimpse into life on the Brazos River through exhibit galleries, home museums, and a walking tour of historic Richmond. Among the Museum's materials are photos of prohibitionist Carrie A. Nation and "Mother of Texas" Janne Long.

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  • Main Title: Republic of Texas One-Dollar Bill
  • Alternate Title: Republic of Texas 1 dollar bill

Description

Paper bill representing one dollar ($1), printed by the Republic of Texas. There are engraved images of a Native American man holding a bow on the left side and a seated woman at the top. Text says "The Treasurer of the Republic of Texas Will pay One Dollar in [...] Notes in the Government when presented at the Treasury [...] act of Congress, Austin."

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1 paper bill

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Donation was dropped off at the McFarlin House on 2/25/03 by Alice Dawson (daughter-in-law) of Dorothy Dawson

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Fort Bend Museum Collection

Photographs of artifacts from the Fort Bend Museum and local area. Materials include images of U.S. Congressman John M. Moore, prohibitionist Carrie A. Nation, and Jane Long, the "Mother of Texas."

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  • 1836/1846

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Added to The Portal to Texas History

  • April 15, 2005, 8:39 a.m.

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  • Oct. 8, 2025, 6:20 p.m.

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Yesterday: 1
Past 30 days: 39
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Texas. Treasury Department. Republic of Texas One-Dollar Bill, physical object, 1836/1846; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth2297/: accessed November 12, 2025), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fort Bend Museum.

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