Meusebach Treaty Ends German Comanche Hostility in 1847
German leader John O Meusebach and six companions forged a lasting peace with the Comanches in March 1847 after relocating to Texas. He challenged Gov Henderson, led 40 followers into Comanche lands, won tribal approval at the San Saba River, and secured a formal treaty in Fredericksburg. The agreement allowed cross travel, German settlement with hunting rights, and dispute procedures, enabling Texas Germans to prosper despite fringe conflicts. The story appears in a Texas history feature promoting a collection by Bartee Haile.
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Baron Otfried Hans Freiherr von Meusebach
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J. Pinckney Henderson
Fredericksburg
Henderson
San Saba
Revolution & Republic
Bartee Haile, P.O
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Port Sullivan Civil War History and Local Aftermath
In Port Sullivan Texas the Civil War reshaped life as local volunteers joined the Texas Brigade in Virginia and battles reached Gettysburg. The community attempted a textile mill project with Brazos Manufacturing, funded by Planters, then abandoned after the war. Reconstruction began as Texas rejoined the Union.
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Virginia
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Maryland
Pennsylvania
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Brazos Manufacturing Company
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United States
Texas A&m
John M. Brockman
Be careful what you ask for on funding and job costs
The writer argues federal stimulus spending helps in schools and mortgage relief but warns of looming taxpayer paybacks and selective qualifying. They push shared sacrifice, noting $780 billion aids CEOs bonuses, and urge broad cooperation to restore spending and jobs, criticizing automakers' cost gaps and proposing wage cuts for both workers and management.
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Yonkers
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