Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 to Albert S. Johnston re: preparing for attack on San Antonio
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02401 Author/Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 Place Written: City of Houston Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1838/04/08 Pagination: 3 p. + addr. 25.2 x 20.1 cm Order a Copy
Signed as General. Commanding Johnston to have all militia in readiness for a possible attack, and giving permission to organize a military court. Houston also asks that Johnston inform the Comanche Indians and, if possible, to allow their chiefs visit the seat of government.
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