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Smith, Henry W., 1836-1869 Texas expects every man to do his duty... [calling for reinforcements at Alamo]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03230.01 Author/Creator: Smith, Henry W., 1836-1869 Place Written: San Felipe de Austin, Texas Type: Broadside Date: February 28, 1836 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 22 cm, Width: 14 cm Order a Copy

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