Hi, was his grant from Spain, Mexico, Republic of Texas or State of Texas. ?? Mr Steven of Panther Cave, Chalk Mountain, had bought all land due north from Erath County to the Red River, but could not prove title . He called it Milam County land. There was a tendency for the Republic of Texas and the state to ignore Spanish Land grants unless the one claiming the land had fought against Santa Anna with the Texans. Also true in New Mexico. The Lincoln County Wars were fought between 2 Anglo ranching interests, both having no more respect for Spanish claims than they did for the Eastern Indians. Billy the Kid was a hero to these origional Spanish. A league is appx. 3 miles.A Labor' (Laboor) is 688 acres compared to a section of 640 acres. Much of the High Plains is surveyed in Leagues and Labors. A vara compared to a rod. It was the distance around the Spanish Governor or empresario's front buggy wheel. By tying a white rag to a spoke the driver could count the turns and measure the land. Anyone else have another explanation? Take care, Charles Wyly