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Posted in Flags on Stamps, History on Jul 25th, 2008
Twenty-six years before I designed the Texas stamp, my immense love and fascination for the Alamo found its genesis when my father took our family to a movie set in south Texas.
At the age of twelve, I was full of awe as we strolled through John Wayne’s Alamo movie set near Brackettville, a [...]
Posted in Information on Mar 6th, 2008
At the beginning of the From the Alamo series, I promised to share the mind map I created of the events. Using MindManager Pro 7 allowed me to pull information from several resources and mesh it all together in chronological order. Otherwise, I would still be confused.
The map is very large when opened up, but [...]
Posted in History on Mar 6th, 2008
March 6, 1836—Sunday
It was all over by 8:30 in the morning.
Santa Anna ordered a quiet approach to surprise the Texians, and caught the outside sentries asleep. As they approached the walls, several enthusiastic troopers yelled, "Viva Santa Anna!" and "Viva la Republica!" wakening the sleeping Texians.
Santa Anna’s troops were divided into four columns, [...]
Posted in History on Mar 5th, 2008
March 5, 1836—Saturday
Not long after cannon fire breached the east wall, the bombardment stopped. Silence fell over the mission as we waited to see what would happen next, but there was nothing. The men worked fast to close the hole, while the rest of us kept watch.
The Mexican army drew back at dark which [...]
Posted in History on Mar 4th, 2008
March 4, 1836—Friday
Our north wall was breached today by Mexican cannon fire. I knew the walls couldn’t stand much more. We’ll be working all night to get it repaired—I don’t know what we’ll use, but there is no choice.
A.J. Williams
Posted in History on Mar 3rd, 2008
March 3, 1836—Thursday
Cold and clear this morning. Bonham slipped into today with another message from Col. Fannin. The short message, "They ain’t coming" sent shudders through the group gathered to hear the news.
Never discouraged, Travis wrote another letter, but this time to Houston and the Council gathered at Washington-on-the-Brazos. Surely they will rally to our [...]
Posted in History on Mar 2nd, 2008
March 2, 1836—Wednesday
The Mexicans have increased cannon bombardment to the walls if that is possible, and I don’t see how they keep standing with all they’ve taken. Don’t know if this means an attack is soon, or if Santa Anna knows we took in men yesterday and he’s sending a welcome. Either way, the damage [...]
Posted in History on Mar 1st, 2008
March 1, 1836—Tuesday
Excitement was high today. Lt. Kimball arrived with reinforcements. 32 men is not as much as we’d hoped for, but the Gonzales Ranging Company of Mounted Volunteers will give us some relief and we’re glad to have them.
The excitement began in the middle of the night when a rifle shot brought us sentries [...]
Posted in History on Feb 29th, 2008
February 29, 1836—Monday
I’ve done all I can do for what’s coming. I’ve cleaned my guns and my powder’s dry and ready. I sharpened my knife and shaved this morning. If I could get some sleep now. Rest is hard to come by with those blasted cannon hitting the walls day and night. It never stops. [...]
Posted in History on Feb 28th, 2008
February 28, 1836—Sunday
My dear Samantha, We are surrounded by thousands of Mexican troops commanded by Santa Anna. They have bombarded our walls for five days straight, not even stopping at night. There is no rest and sleep is not possible. We’re anxious about what is to come. The mission compound is large, but [...]
