Travis' Last Letter from the Alamo with Photo quotes-by-inspirational-leaders

Travis' Last Letter from the Alamo with Photo quotes-by-inspirational-leadersTravis' Last Letter from the Alamo Considered to be one of the most heroic documents in all of American history, this call to arms written by William Barret Travis was carried through enemy lines by Albert Martin a 30 year old Tennessean. In response 32 brave men bid farewell to their families and rode from Gonzales to the Alamo which was entirely surrounded by Santa Annas elite forces. In the early morning hours of March 1 they fought their way

which Santa Anna had revoked

000 an acre and land within the proven Spindletop field sold for $900

Native American territories are marked on the map as well as the routes of explorers including Long

The railroads opened many areas across the iconic State allowing for more movement and potential business captivating entrepreneurs from far and wide

An insight into the early years of Texas

Mexico & Orient

is marked as the Capital of Texas

With the new fleet

Over a thousand horses were in constant service

and reflected the exceptional horsemanship of the great cattle ranches of the era

The colonial capital of Texas – San Felipe de Austin

At the beginning of 1931 the giant East Texas oil field around Kilgore was established