A History of Texas and Texans: To Which Are Added Historical, Statistical, and Descriptive Matter Pertaining to the Important Local Divisions of the State, and Biographical Accounts of the Leaders and Representative Men of the State; Volume 1
A History of Texas and Texans: To Which Are Added Historical, Statistical, and Descriptive Matter Pertaining to the Important Local Divisions of the State, and Biographical Accounts of the Leaders and Representative Men of the State; Volume 1
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1914 edition. Excerpt: ...one man of the artillery company escaped unhurt. "No invidious distinction can be drawn between any officer or private, on this occasion. Every man was a soldier, and did his duty, agreeable to the situation and circumstances under which he was placed. "It may not be amiss here to say, that near the ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1914 edition. Excerpt: ...one man of the artillery company escaped unhurt. "No invidious distinction can be drawn between any officer or private, on this occasion. Every man was a soldier, and did his duty, agreeable to the situation and circumstances under which he was placed. "It may not be amiss here to say, that near the close of the engagement another heavy piece of artillery was brought up, and fired thrice, but at a distance; and by a reinforcement of another company of cavalry, aided by six mules, ready harnessed, they got it off. The main army reached us in about one hour after the enemy's retreat. Had it been possible to communicate with you, and to have brought you up earlier, the victory would have been decisive, and Bexar ours before twelve o'clock. "With sentiments of high consideration, we subscribe ourselves, Yours, most respectfully, "james Bowie, Aide-de-Camp. "J. W. Fannin, Commandant first division. "General S. F. Austin." The following communication by Major Moses Austin Bryan affords a good reason why the main army did not reach Conception in time to participate in the battle of the 28th October. He also mentions the name of Captain Andrew Briscoe, who commanded one of the two companies detailed. General Austin made the order to Colonel Bowie, but only mentions Captain Fannin. In the report of the battle by Bowie and Fannin Captains Coleman, Goheen, and Bennett were mentioned. These gentlemen may have had a small squad of men, each, but not a company; for subsequent to the battle, the squads of Coleman and Goheen united, and elected Coleman to the command of the company thus formed. With this explanation, we subjoin Major Bryan's communication: "On the morning of the 27th of October 1835 the 'Army of...
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