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.
Letter from John S. Besser to his sister, Caroline S. Lowe. Mentions his 70th birthday, Col. E. W. Taylor of Houston, his children and grandchildren. September 16, 1875.