Flag and Seal Design by Peter Krag, approved January 25, 1839

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This original color design sketch by Peter Krag shows the flag and seal for the Republic of Texas. It was approved on January 25, 1839 and signed by Mirabeau Lamar, President of the Republic of Texas; John M. Hansford, Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; and David Burnet, President of the Texas Senate.

Detail of Seal

Detail of signature, President Mirabeau Lamar

Detail of signatures, John M. Hansford and David Burnet