From Lots of Land:
In that year [circa 1830] Jim Bowie appeared in Texas with a colorful reputation behind him and considerable means as the result of his association with Jean Lafitte (Bowie and his brother were reportedly agents of the pirate king in disposing of his stolen "black ivory."
In one year they are supposed to have netted $65,000 in commissions.) After having fought alligators barehanded, killing a man with a knife fashioned by his brother, searching for gold among the Lipan Indians, and marrying the daughter of a wealthy Spaniard in San Antonio, Bowie turned to land traffic. In 1830 he purchased sixteen such eleven-league grants from Mexican citizens who filed for them and released them to Bowie.
In one year they are supposed to have netted $65,000 in commissions.) After having fought alligators barehanded, killing a man with a knife fashioned by his brother, searching for gold among the Lipan Indians, and marrying the daughter of a wealthy Spaniard in San Antonio, Bowie turned to land traffic. In 1830 he purchased sixteen such eleven-league grants from Mexican citizens who filed for them and released them to Bowie.
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