Eliza Bean and the Nolan prisoner tale in Texas history
Side Glances on Texas History recalls Ellis P. Beans perilous post Nolan expedition saga. It details Beans capture in 1801, transport to San Antonio and Chihuahua, a harsh two year confinement in Acapulco, and a dramatic escape attempt followed by grim fate. The column links Beans life to a larger Texas literary revival and the Texas Collection.
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Eliza P. Bean
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Untold saga of Bean the captive turned liberator in Mexico
An extended column traces Bean a Spanish prisoner in Mexico for eleven years and in solitary confinement for most of two. He joins the Royalist army but splits to aid Republicans, captures prisoners, and later leads in battles including New Orleans. His life ends with established rank in the new Republican army.
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Llano County Plans 1941 Refunding Bonds for Roads
Llano County Commissioners Court to pass July 19 1941 an order authorizing $23000 Road and Bridge Refunding Bonds at up to 4 percent interest with a 1952 maturity to retire existing warrants for road and bridge funds. County Judge Andy P Box signs the notice.
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