Rare Original Map of The Republic of Texas and the United States handcrafted-american-flags are clearly marked

are clearly marked

In 1890 the Aransas Pass Harbor Company and the Aransas Harbor City and Improvement Company were chartered

The 1824 flag had been create to call attention to the Mexican constitution of that year

including the mammoth Bexar

After joining the United States as the 28th state

Rare Original Map of The Republic of Texas and the United States handcrafted-american-flags are clearly markedFor nine years Texas was an independent nation appearing as such on maps from, the era. This is one of less than three examples, however, that names Texas as a Republic on the face of the map itself. The crucial test for any nation declaring itself as sovereign is recognition by the world powers of the era as a legitimate government. This fine map, published in Scotland, reflects the recognition of Texas by Queen Victoria and the United Kingdom, which