Houston, Samuel; silver; Houston, Margaret Moffette Lea
Silver service belonging to Sam and Margaret Houston. Crafted by M.W. Galt and Brothers in Washington D.C. Ca. 1850. Made from $500 in silver coins that Sam Houston received from the U.S. government for military service in 1812.
Margaret m. Houston's Bible. Inscribed: "To Lady Margaret H., Consort of Gen. Sam Houston by Senator Thomas G. Weston, the Lady's obedient servant and the General's most sincere friend." "City of Houston, April 21, 1841.