Continued from the September 1, 2022 edition, page 3.
By Bob Brown, Menard County Historical Commission In December 1836 our land speculator determined to get clear title to that valuable seven-square mile area on San Luis Island by petitioning the Texas congress to recognize the title. Controversy resulted. He had made the initial purchase through a cutout, a Mexican citizen. ...
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