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Life and Adventures of Ben Thompson Cont’d From Frontier Times
Thompson recounts fleeing Mexican pursuers with Captain Armstrong and later joining Captain Gardner’s artillery train. He endures wounds, relies on his mule Dan, and uses cactus to soothe injuries. A cannon volley repels a Mexican assault, securing his safety as Gardner protects him and his own men. Thompson reunites with his wife and mother, awaiting further chapters.
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Willam Armstrong
Travis County
Robert Gardner
Captain Armstrong
Daniel
Dan
Armstrong
Gardner
Bird Holman
Austin
Pat Sullivan
McComb
Highlands
John McClung
Darkles
Laredo
Captain Gardener
Ben Thompson
Met
Rio Grande
Nan