[ Autographs ] DAVID G. BURNET (1789 - 1870) First President of the Republic of Texas, he fled Santa Anna, established his government in Galveston, and turned power over to the elected President, Sam Houston. D.S. as President of the Republic of Texas, 1p. 10in x 5in Austin, Jan. 1, 1841, a partly-printed E100 Republic of Texas Government Bond signed by Burnet at bottom. Multiple cut cancels, one bearing small bit of paper loss, none of which affect signature, moderate to heavy wear and toning, overall just good.