James Bowie

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Jim Bowie, portrait by an unknown artist; in the Capitol Building, Austin, Texas

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James Bowie: Media

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Jim Bowie, portrait by an unknown artist; in the Capitol Building, Austin, Texas

Jim Bowie, portrait by an unknown artist; in the Capitol Building, Austin, Texas

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