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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1929
Page
2
John Warren Hunter recounts the chaotic aftermath of the announcing event in frontier Texas. He notes how older men veterans of San Jacinto and those who suffered at the Alamo reacted with confusion and strong emotions amid the scene.
In the corral at Hacienda Salado the Texan captives plan a stampede before dawn on February 11 1842. They face cold, hunger, and heavy odds as they prepare to break free and march toward Texas with home and liberty as the stakes.
The narrative contrasts Spartan courage with the Alamo and Mier captives, describing improvised weapons like a sling shot from an old jacket sleeve. The escape at Saltillo features Berry using a sling shot to injure guards, as Captain Cameron and Sam Walker lead a charge through the gateway to seize the arm stack before guards scatter.
France asserted historical title to Texas based on LaSalle’s voyage while records show the 1762 treaty ceded the territory to Spain. The note contrasts early claims with colonial realignments involving France and Spain.
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