Letter to the people of Texas, 1836, Feb. 24.

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Letter to the people of Texas, 1836, Feb. 24.

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This letter was written by Travis during the siege of the Alamo by the Mexican Army. In the letter, Travis describes the conditions within the Alamo and the activities of Santa Anna's forces that were surrounding them; he also calls on the people of Texas to come to his aid.

4 pages, photostat copy, 31 cm.

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