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State Colonization Law & Colonies

The State Colonization Law was passed by the Federalist constituent legislature in Saltillo. Green DeWitt is granted permission to found a colony.  James Kerr, appointed Surveyor General by Green DeWitt, sent to survey area between Guadalupe and San Marcos Rivers. In April, the first settlement was established – Kerr Creek area, only Anglo colony west of the Colorado River.