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San Jacinto Museum of History

San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Samuel Houston

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief biography of Sam Houston from the San Jacinto Museum. His roots in Tennessee, his actions in the Texas Revolution, and his later political life are detailed.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Texas Navy: "Friends and Citizens of Texas"

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the Texas Revolution through primary texts. Here you can read "Friends and Citizens of Texas," a broadside from March 2, 1836, that "called all citizens to arms and all armed vessels to the coast."
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: List of Texans Engaged

For Students 9th - 10th
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

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Proclamation of Sam Houston, a Call for Volunteers, December 12, 1835

For Students 9th - 10th
Samuel Houston calls for volunteer troops in this broadsheet from 1835.