Early Texas Colonization - John Dominguez Land Grant, 1831

1p partially printed, measuring 7" x 11.25", n. p. [New York], November 11, 1831. A Dominguez Grant, No. 2034, certifying that "...by virtue of a certain Grant of Land in Texas, made to me by the GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF COAHUILA AND TEXAS, with the approbation of the SUPREME GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF MEXICO...for the purpose of colonization as an Empresario, I do hereby authorize and empower H A Green of New York to locate for his own use and benefit...one LABOR of land within the limits of said Grant..." The dimensions of the Dominguez Grant are then laid out, consisting of 177 136/1000 acres. Signed on behalf of John Dominguez by his Attorney. Signed on verso by Green. Printed on onion skin paper. Usual folds are present with some wrinkling in places. Edges are uneven and show light toning. Minor foxing throughout along with a few spots of staining at the upper right. Green's signature has bled through to the front.

John Dominguez, a resident of Mexico City, was granted his colonization contract on February 6, 1829, and was to bring 200 American and European settlers to Texas within a period of six years. He appointed Victor Blanco lieutenant governor of Texas in order to execute the contract. No colonists actually moved to Texas, however, and the grant expired in 1835.

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