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Forgotten by Home Front as Donna Militia Guards Rio Grande
Militiamen near Donna Texas endure months on the border. Reports describe a grim routine at the pumping plant, Mexican raids, and a constant watch with stockades while San Antonio soldiers await support. News notes home show kindness from volunteers and concern over neglect.
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Donna
Tex
Oro
Antone Wiers
Texas Infantry
Etona
United States
Mexico
Ble Grande
Dononana
Unie
Tin Company
Rover
del el Rio
Pontecho Ramp
Caplan A
Harton
Wille
San Antosiana
Hon
Possibie Fos
Morrow River
Stockade
Iain Borton
Stockady
Nern Owit
Ban Anlouie Company
Dunun
Buntatonto Company
Las
Che Teller
Oye
Tie
San Antonio
Golnz
Milin
New York
Hlinals
Wisconsin
Satantonia
Preea Campanhe
Lens Buen
Singer
Ile
Colonel Blockson
Texas
Antonié Baitaog
Denna
Canain
Charles T. Lovbhointin
Texan
Tle Hordern
San Antonio Sordine Bors