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 Nancy Houston to Sam Houston, April 6, 1858"
Letter to Sam Houston while he is in Washington from his daughter Nannie, who writes about flower bulbs.