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Houston's victory at San Jacinto... 'Remember the Alamo'...
Houston's victory at San Jacinto... 'Remember the Alamo'...
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June 16, 1836
BOSTON COURIER, June 16, 1836
* Battle of San Jacinto
* "Remember the Alamo"
* Texas Revolutuion
* War of Independence
The front page has over an entire column headed: "General Houston's Official" dated April 25 from "Head Quarters of the Army, San Jacinto" being his official report on the Battle of San Jacinto sent to D. G. Burnett, President of the Republic of Texas, and signed in type by the Army's commander-in-chief: Saml. Houston.
At one point in the very detailed account is: "...the whole line, at the centre and on the right, advancing in double quick time, rung the war cry 'Remember the Alamo'...". This is a lengthy account on this decisive battle that resulted in the capture of Santa Anna & essentially the end of the war for Texas Independence.
Also on the ftpg. is a report from "Galveston Island, Fort Travis dated May 12, followed by a letter signed by Samuel Houston from Galveston Bay, May 10, which begins: "Comrades---The Commander-in-chief having, in consequence of his wounds, retired from active duty for the present...".
Four pages, large folio size, archivally rejoined at the spine, bit close-trimmed at the spine margin of page 3 affects only ads, nice condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Also on the ftpg. is a report from "Galveston Island, Fort Travis dated May 12, followed by a letter signed by Samuel Houston from Galveston Bay, May 10, which begins: "Comrades---The Commander-in-chief having, in consequence of his wounds, retired from active duty for the present...".
Four pages, large folio size, archivally rejoined at the spine, bit close-trimmed at the spine margin of page 3 affects only ads, nice condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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