Treasury Warrant Issued to Pamelia Mann for Military Supplies (1838)

ID: 2953 | This file appears in: Pamelia Dickinson Mann at Washington-on-the-Brazos: Frontier Justice and Gendered Law
This 1838 warrant, issued to Pamelia Dickinson Mann for one hundred dollars in compensation for a yoke of oxen, is more than a simple financial record. Each line reflects negotiations, trust, and the practical realities of supporting a military force on the Texas frontier. The document reveals Mann’s active role in sustaining the early republic and hints at the vital contributions of women that history often overlooks. Looking closely at the warrant offers a glimpse into the complex world of power, economy, and survival, inviting the viewer to imagine the stories, struggles, and lives behind every mark on the page. | Creator: Republic of Texas, Treasury Department | Date: November 9, 1838 | Source: Treasury Warrant Records, Republic of Texas (1838) | Rights: Public domain; image used under fair use for educational purposes (17 U.S.C. § 107).
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Creator

Republic of Texas, Treasury Department

Source

Treasury Warrant Records, Republic of Texas (1838)

Date

November 9, 1838

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Public domain; image used under fair use for educational purposes (17 U.S.C. § 107).
"Treasury Warrant Issued to Pamelia Mann for Military Supplies (1838)" appears in: Pamelia Dickinson Mann at Washington-on-the-Brazos: Frontier Justice and Gendered Law