Texas A&M University
Sons of De Witt Colony: Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna
Extensive biography of Mexican General, President, and Dictator. The site from the Texas A & M University includes many direct quotes from Santa Anna describing his legacy and life.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Fortune Favors the Brave: The Story of the Texas Navy
Explore the Texas Navy, which "provides a unique insight into the early Republic, its politics and personalities and its fight for survival." This online exhibit is organized into various detailed sections including "The First Navy,"...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Samuel Houston
Learn about one of the great founders of the state of Texas. Sam Houston led Texans through many difficult years and is rightfully remembered for his role in Texas' independence and statehood. (In Spanish)
PBS
New Perspectives on the West: Juan Seguin
Juan Seguin, a Mexican American Tejano who helped lead the Texas revolution and independence survived the Alamo but was then exiled from the new state, a victim of prejudice.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Certified Copies of Letters on the Sherman Flag
Texas Soldier Edward Miles provides his "Letter on the Sherman Flag," a "description of arms, uniforms, and account of battle." Also included here is a letter from the wife of soldier Sidney Sherman, Carrie Sherman. Part of artist Henry...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Reuben M. Potter, Magazine of American History
Texas soldier Reuben Potter writes his account of the Battle of San Jacinto, which was published in the Magazine of American History in May 1880. Artist Henry McArdle provides his notes, as he carried out research for his painting, "The...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Pamphlet, General Sam Houston's Official Report
Here is pamphlet printed in 1878 that gave General Sam Houston's official report on the Battle of San Jacinto. Eight pages long, it is annotated by artist Henry McArdle, as he did research for his painting, "The Battle of San Jacinto."
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Official Report on the Capture of Santa Anna
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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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Account of Battle and Santa Anna's Attempt to Escape
William S. Taylor provides a very interesting account of the Battle of San Jacinto, and also writes of General Santa Anna's attempt to escape. There are eight pages of handwritten text accompanied by typed transcription. Part of artist...
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Lone Star Internet: Sam Houston "The Raven" (1793 1863)
This detailed biography includes illustrations, quotations from Sam Houston (1793-1863 CE) about many aspects of life in his time, including education. Also includes personal information about his marriages and children.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: E. Crew to Mc Ardle, Account of James Mc Gahey
Here is a handwritten account (with typed line-by-line transcription) of the Battle of San Jacinto, given to artist Henry McArdle. Part of the "Battle of San Jacinto" notebook of researched images, photos, sketches, and letters collected...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Walter P. Lane's Account of Battle
Here is a typed account of the Battle of San Jacinto by soldier Walter P. Lane, given to artist Henry McArdle. Includes a link to a brief article on Lane.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Colonel Pedro Delgado, 1878
Here is an account of the Battle of San Jacinto by Colonel Pedro Delgado. Part of artist Henry McArdle's research for his painting, "The Battle of San Jacinto." This 17-page account has been annotated by McArdle.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Mc Ardle's List of Mexican Officers Made Prisoners
Here is a list of Mexican officers who were made prisoners during the Battle of San Jacinto. She pages of handwritten document and typed transcription.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: List of Texans Engaged
Here is General Sam Houston's "Official Report of List of Officers and Privates Engaged in the Battle (of San Jacinto)." This 19-page document is accompanied by a link to an article on Sam Houston.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Offical Report of Killed and Wounded
Here is Sam Houston's report on Texans killed and wounded during the Battle of San Jacinto. Annotated by artist Henry McArdle, as he did research for his painting, "The Battle of San Jacinto." Includes a link to information on Sam Houston.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: General Santa Anna's Official Account
Here is the handwritten account of the Battle of San Jacinto, by General Santa Anna. Provides a link to a biography on Santa Anna as well as a link to a typed transcription of this document. Part of artist Henry McArdle's research for...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Plan of Battle Drawn by Colonel Horton
Colonel Alexander Horton wrote up a battle plan, which artist Henry McArdle includes in his collection of research that he used when painting his "The Battle of San Jacinto." This handwritten document is accompanied by a typed...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Mc Ardle Notebooks: Battle of San Jacinto: Army Order by Sam Houston
Read Sam Houston's words to his "comrades," whom he praised following the Battle of San Jacinto. This document is accompanied by a link to more information on Sam Houston.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Mc Ardle Notebooks: William S. Taylor to William C. Crane
In this typed letter, William S. Taylor praises the conduct of General Sam Houston during the Battle of San Jacinto. This site, providing links to a handwritten version as well as a biography on the letter's recipient (William C. Crane),...