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Posted in History on Feb 21st, 2008
February 21, 1836—Sunday
The graveness of our situation is setting in. We heard that Santa Anna is flying a red flag and we know what that means—no quarter given. This morning about fifteen of the Tejano volunteers in the compound met with Travis, telling him they had to take their families and go. They know that [...]
Posted in History on Feb 20th, 2008
February 20, 1836—Saturday
Bexarinos are packing up and getting out before Santa Anna gets here. Bowie and Crockett went into town to talk to the Tejanos. They are afraid because of what happened to Cos. The roads are choked with families and livestock, all they own piled high on wagons and mules. Some are going [...]
Posted in History on Feb 19th, 2008
February 19, 1836—Friday
Didn’t need the rain last night. Fog lifted mid-morning, and it was a beautiful day. Davy Crockett and a few others went into town last night, set on drinking up all the demon whiskey, and rumor is they did. Guard duty for me on the north wall with the three 8-pound cannon. [...]
Posted in History on Feb 17th, 2008
February 17, 1836—Wednesday
Heavy fog at daybreak, but it burned off by late morning and a fine day. Riders coming in every day with news from all over. After Tuck reported to Col. Travis, the rest of us got the message. Urrea crossed the Rio Grande at Matamoros headed to Goliad. That’s where Fannin’s army [...]
Posted in History on Feb 14th, 2008
Sunday, February 14, 1836
Colonel Neill finished packing and left to take care of his family. He promises he will return within twenty days, but we are sorely grieved to see him go. He has been our commander long enough to earn our respect and to make this mission ready for a fight. He gave command [...]
