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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Official Report on the Capture of Santa Anna

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is James A. Sylvester's report his capture of General Santa Anna. This site provides images of the original handwritten letter, as well as typed line-by-line transcription. Part of artist Henry McArdle's research for his painting,...
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San Jacinto Museum of History

Herzstein Library: Smith, Erastus

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of Erastus Smith includes a deed to property in San Antonio granted to him by an Act of Congress, as well as other correspondence about Smith. Highlights his role as scout during fight for Texas independence.
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Other

Community Profile Network: Hereford History

For Students 9th - 10th
Why does Texas have a county called "Deaf Smith"? Discover this hero of Texas independence who was a hearing-impaired mounted scout during the struggle with Mexico.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: List of Wounded During the Storm of Bexar, December 1835

For Students 9th - 10th
View an original spreadsheet denoting casualties and their status after the storming of a Mexican fort at Bexar (now San Antonio), Texas on December 5-10, 1835. Click the link to read a history of the event.
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Gallaudet University: Reading Exercise: Erastus Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
This biographical sketch provides interesting details about the Battle of San Jacinto, in which Erastus Smith played a vital role.