Hockley, George W., 1802-1851 to Edward Burleson re: Vasquez expedition's approach

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GLC#
GLC02572
Type
Letters
Date
1842/03/06
Author/Creator
Hockley, George W., 1802-1851
Title
to Edward Burleson re: Vasquez expedition's approach
Place Written
Austin, Texas
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 34 cm, Width: 22 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Written as Secretary of War and Navy of the Texas Republic one day after Vasquez occupied San Antonio. Burleson was Vice President of Texas. Vasquez led an unauthorized force in seizing San Antonio and proclaiming Mexican law. The Republic of Texas was too weak to repulse his expedition.

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