(TEXAS) Johnston Joseph E et al Reports of the Secretary of

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(TEXAS.) Johnston, Joseph E., et al. Reports of the Secretary of War, with Reconnaissances of Routes from San Antonio to El Paso. 2 folding maps with hand-colored routes, 72 plates (some color). 8vo, publisher's calf, moderate wear; lacking leaf 8:1, first map with tears and tape repairs, lacking front free endpaper, foxing and toning; early gift inscription on front pastedown. 31st Congress, 1st Session, Senate Ex. Doc. 64. Washington, 1850

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The official reports of the expeditions which opened up West Texas to American settlement. Many of the plates relate to American Indians. Graff 2228; Howes J170 ("aa"); Jenkins, Basic Texas Books 111; Raines, page 128 (calls for only 71 plates); Sabin 36377; Wagner-Camp 184.