Haden Edwards required early settlers in Nacogdoches to obtain a land title from him to remain on their land, as he was granted a land concession by the Mexican government. He demanded that settlers prove their ownership and pay a fee for these titles. This move led to tensions and disputes, ultimately contributing to local unrest and the Nacogdoches Revolt in 1826.
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