Testimony Links Old Texas Chiefs to Historic Conflicts
The column recalls the Council House Fight at San Antonio and the 1840 Indian invasion, citing Noah Smithwick's memoir Evolution of a State in UT library. Smithwick, a respected white author, asserted in 1837 he risked his life amid bloodshed of his race as he described events involving Co manch tribes central to Texas history.
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San Antonio
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University of Texas Library
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Texans Fight to the Death in 1842 San Antonio Siege
In September 1842 General Adrian Doll’s Mexican army captured San Antonio after a surprise raid. Dawson’s Fayette County company of 53 Texans pressed toward aid at Salado Creek but were overwhelmed by 450 Mexican troops and cannon fire. The siege ended with surrender as reinforcements failed to break the cordon.
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San Jacinto
Independent Republic of Texas
University of Texas Library
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Fayette County
Dawson
Jack C. Hays
Matthew ‘Old Paint’ Caldwell
Salado Creek
Salado
Big Prairie
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For Rent Notices and Household Guest Listings
Furnished four room apartment for rent with garage call 316J. Four room house for rent in Ormar town through Ahrens or Mrs Ader. Albert Wimberley and family hosted guests from Los Angeles and Phoenix for a week. Furnished four room apartment available also at Phong 2114 or 172.
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