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From the John Coffee Hays, Applewhite-Clark Collection. Texas Ranger John Coffee Hays' Cased Draft Compass. Hays Later became Land Survey General for the State of California. Set of cased drafting compasses used by Texas Ranger, Scout, and California Survey General John "Jack" Coffee Hays. "Compas A. Porte-Mine Mobile" marked inside oak case, "R. Pierce" marked on lid. Drafting Tool (3 5/8" x 8.75") Measures 1.5" x 5" x 8.5". Set of his surveyor's marking chain and surveyor's dividers.