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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01170 Author/Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 Place Written: City of Houston Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 10, 1842 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 29 cm, Width: 24 cm Order a Copy

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."

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Burleson, Edward Murray, 1798-1851

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