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Yale University

Avalon Project: Treaty of Velasco

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of the public Treaty of Velasco between David G. Burnet, representing the Republic of Texas, and Santa Anna, ending the Texas Revolution.
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Website
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Presidents of the Republic of Texas: David G. Burnet

For Students 9th - 10th
Described as "dignified and articulate," David Burnet was the first president of Texas, whose "controversial policies" that failed to unite Texans. Read about his early life and how he attained the presidency, and check out primary texts...
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Handout
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: David Gouverneur Burnet 1788 1870

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting profile of David G. Burnet, who fought for Texas independence from Mexico and served many political offices in Texas. Links to additional information on Texas history.
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Handout
Texas A&M University

Sons of De Witt Colony: David G. Burnet

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive biography of David G. Burnet (1788-1870), first president of the Republic of Texas, "known for his oratory and personal generosity."
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Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Native American Relations in Texas: David G Burnet to m.b. Menard, Mar 1836

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this letter through which the interim president of Texas wrote to Michel B. Menard, "a trader and adopted member of the Shawnee nation," asking Menard "to negotiate a peace treaty with the Shawnees, Delawares, and Kickapoos." This...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Native American Relations in Texas: Indians and the Texas Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the importance of the support of various Indian tribes in the success of the Texas Revolution. See primary sources that explore this topic.