Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 to Gen. Edward Burleson

GLC01170

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GLC#
GLC01170
Type
Letters
Date
April 10, 1842
Author/Creator
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Title
to Gen. Edward Burleson
Place Written
City of Houston
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 29 cm, Width: 24 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

An eloquent letter written as President to Vice President Burleson, acting as a general, relating to the Mexican invasion of 1842. Houston tries to encourage Burleson to pursue the retreating Mexican troops, rather than to disband his volunteers. He writes about the proper conduct of troops and "waken a spirit of endurance" among citizens. Houston anticipates military support from U.S. volunteers, but he is cautious in his expectations. Houston also writes that "Texas must be saved."

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