On Davy Crockett, referencing his death at the Alamo...
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August 27, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 27, 1836.
* Davy Crockett
* re. death at the Alamo
Perhaps the best article in this issue is titled:
* Colonel Crocket
which is a letter to Davy Crockett's widow written by a person who knew him, portions including: "...With his fate in the fortress San Antonio, Texas, you are doubtless long since advised...I regret his untimely loss to your family & self...When he fell, a soldier died...In his loss freedom has been deprived of one of her bravest sons...The object of this letter is to beg that you will accept the watch which accompanies it..."
followed by the particulars as to how he came into possession of it. The writer concludes with more glowing comments about Davy Crockett (see photos for the full text).
Complete in 16 pages, 6 by 9 3/4 inches, light scattered foxing, generally in nice condition.
* Davy Crockett
* re. death at the Alamo
Perhaps the best article in this issue is titled:
* Colonel Crocket
which is a letter to Davy Crockett's widow written by a person who knew him, portions including: "...With his fate in the fortress San Antonio, Texas, you are doubtless long since advised...I regret his untimely loss to your family & self...When he fell, a soldier died...In his loss freedom has been deprived of one of her bravest sons...The object of this letter is to beg that you will accept the watch which accompanies it..."
followed by the particulars as to how he came into possession of it. The writer concludes with more glowing comments about Davy Crockett (see photos for the full text).
Complete in 16 pages, 6 by 9 3/4 inches, light scattered foxing, generally in nice condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War
