Republic of texas secessionists raided by armed feds. Old money from the republic national bank of dallas 12186. The media of exchange did not include bank demand deposits, for neither an incorporated nor a private bank operated in texas during the entire period of the republic. Some of the following links will lead you away from. The eastern border with louisiana presented problems. Diplomatic correspondence was created in the course of conducting diplomacy between the republic of texas and other nations the united states of america, england, france, belgium, the netherlands, the hanse towns or hanseatic league, spain, the papal states, mexico, and the rebellious mexican state of yucatan. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The houston chronicle reported that the secessionist group believes that it lives in a country independent from the united states. Although the constutution of 1836 gave congress the power to coin money and regulate the value thereof, no coins were ever minted. It was bordered by mexico to the west and southwest, the gulf of mexico to the southeast, the two u. Hoover, ashbel smith on currency and finance in the republic of texas, southwestern historical quarterly 71 january 1968. Johnny presumes that whoever worked on this change note looked in bob medlars book and assumed that since the next listed note was dated 1865 that this note had to be 1864. Republic of texas four republic of texas currency reprint denominations and date of currency. Offers currency, collectible checks, souvenir cards, colonial and continental notes, obsolete bank notes, as well as confederate states of america, southern states, us federal issues and republic of texas currencies.
When mexico gained independence from spain in 1821, texas was part of the newly independent republic. Republic of texas paper money second issue of notes in the name of the government of texas issued from houston, texas all notes. If you want to know more about texas, politics, history this is a. The republic of texas first issued paper money in 1837. Republic of texas the handbook of texas online texas state. Archives and information services division, texas state library and archives commission. The currency that was unstinted in amount and most generally used was that issued by the republic itself. Bevill bright sky press an old reporting adage says that to find the heart of the story, follow the money. On december 19, 1836, the texas congress unilaterally set the boundaries of the republic. Identify the item, french diplomatic correspondence, texas republic department of state diplomatic correspondence. The star money was not face value currency, but rather interestbearing notes similar to a treasury bill that circulated by being endorsed over to the next payee.
The last currency of the republic of texas skinner inc. Bevill had let it be known several years ago that he was working on a book about the money and finances of the republic of texas. On the right side of the note there is an engraving of a ship sailing and on the left side a train hauling what appears to be coal which was, back in those days. Money of the republic of texas the handbook of texas online. While the texas was an independent nation only a short time, it did enjoy its own currency. Cave, this r7 county scrip is printed on the back of former bills of exchange, is bordered by large uniform full margins with reasonably good centering, and displays clean surfaces. The republic of texas, through our secretary of state, has contacted the united nations on behalf of the people of texas in accordance with various international laws and conventions. What is the value of a 1839 republic of texas 100 dollar cn. Bevill 206 the appearance of the redbacks marked the first time a design appeared on the reverse of a texas note.
It consists of correspondence between the republic of texas department of state. I also have one of my coins featured in the book jola and i am a lifelong numismatist and texan. These nine tumultuous years inbetween originated some of texass rarest and most sought after currency. Federal reserve notes 1,223 fractional currency 117 gold certificates 140 legal tender notes 469 military payment certificates 15 national bank notes 448 obsolete banknotes 1,673 silver certificates 372 treasury notes 19 world currency 685 world war ii emergency notes 129 miscellaneous 44 680,396 items. Once a bank issues that much money there really isnt much room for rare issues. On the right side is a portrait of erastus deaf smith, the famed scout in the texian army. Money of the republic of texas the handbook of texas. The texas dollar was the currency of the republic of texas. Medlars book and assumed that since the next listed note was dated. Sam houstons executive mansion and harris county court house is pictured in image 2.
The texas bills also usually carried a printed solitary star. Texas texan currency photo gallery banknotes of texas. Review of the paper republic the struggle for money, credit and independence in the republic of texas by james p. Share republic of texas replica 18381841 money 6 note set looks old the listing youre looking for has ended. Contact us email the republic of texas 18886565515 18886054528 your phone message will automatically be recorded then responded to by an rt official. An x was then cut on the front of notes to prevent employee theft. The epic true story of the lone star republic and the rise of the texas rangers, 18361846 by stephen l. Several forms of currency were issued, but an ongoing economic depression made it difficult for the government to provide proper backing. Houston took up the matter with the united states through diplomatic channels, and.
Miller, the money of the republic of texas, southwestern historical quarterly 52 january 1949. Republic of texas replica 18381841 money 6 note set looks. These four notes are handsomely matted and framed in a walnut burl finish moulding with an antique gold lip. The paper republic the struggle for money, credit and independence in the republic of texas. This currency was called star money for the small star on the face of the bill.
This page includes digital images of original republic of texas notes and currency. All of the replica banknotes included in this set are printed on one side, like most original currency of the 19th century. The lone star is located on the bottom in the center of the republic of texas seal. The struggle for money, credit and independence in the republic of texas by james p. The value of money was not very stable in the republic.
These nine tumultuous years inbetween originated some of. However, there are certainly exceptions to every rule. Having fought for and gaining their independence from mexico by 1836, the young republic found itself with significant financialeconomic and political issues, leading to their eventual annexation in 1845. Dated in manuscript february 1, 1841, and signed james h. Birds in flight appear in the distance over the ruins. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The republic accepted the standard gold and silver coins of the united states, but never minted its own coins. The presentation of the text of several texas historical documents. A glance at the currency and resources generally of the. It declared the rio grande to be the southern boundary, even though mexico had refused to recognize texas independence. Offers currency, collectible checks, souvenir cards, colonial and continental notes, obsolete bank notes, as well as confederate states of america, southern states, us. Republic of texas redback the 5 dollar note features an indian brave seated in the center with tomahawk and bow, looking over the ruins of a building. Serial numbers of counterfeit money from texas sell old. Members of the group call it the republic of texas, and maintain a small working government, including official currency.
To texans of the period of the republic money meant coins and notes. This is a currency gallery page and some, most or even all of the banknotes displayed above on this page may not be available to purchase or to photograph. Financing the public debt and implementing a stable currency system were among the many challenges facing the government of the republic of texas. What is the value of a 1839 republic of texas 100 dollar c. Documents oil patch tales today in texas history texas quotes genealogy. Fbi agents led a raid on a texas secessionist court hearing to which the group tried to summon a county judge with false legal documents. In the early days of texas, a variety of currencies served as cash, including spanish and mexican money, bank notes from various u. After the victory at san jacinto in 1836, the area. Republic currency was similar to savings bonds in many ways. Columbia was the first capital of an elected government of the republic of texas, but that lasted only from octoberdecember 1836. Republic of texas, texas, army, navy, marines, texana, texian, warrants, texas money, texas notes, commanche, indian, chief, delaware indiians. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Forgery texas style the story of tex fakes texas monthly march 1989.
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