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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: The Texas Navy: Statement of Robert Moore, July 24, 1836
Explore the Texas Revolution and the war with Mexico through primary texts. Here you can read the 1836 "Statement of Robert Moore"--a report from Moore, who was stationed near Fort Bend and who shared his experience when the enemy arrived.
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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: Mc Ardle's List of Mexican Officers Killed in Battle
Here is a list of Mexican officers killed during the Battle of San Jacinto. Part of Artist Henry McArdle's research for his painting, "The Battle of San Jacinto."
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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: 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: 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...