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San Jacinto Museum of History

San Jacinto Museum: The Battle of San Jacinto: April, 21, 1836

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this account of the Battle of Jacinto from the San Jacinto Museum to find out not only what happened in the battle, but what the importance of the battle was in the history of the United States.
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San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: George Hockley

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography of George Hockley, fast supporter of Sam Houston, tells of his interest in the military and his actions in the Battle of San Jacinto.
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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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San Jacinto Museum of History

San Jacinto Museum: Battle of San Jacinto: Commanders: Martin De Cos

For Students 9th - 10th
In this brief biography from San Jacinto Museum, you read about Martin Perfecto de Cos, brother-in-law of Santa Anna, and career soldier in the Mexican army.
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San Jacinto Museum: Battle of San Jacinto: Commanders: Manuel Castillon

For Students 9th - 10th
San Jacinto Museum offers this brief biography of the compassionate general, Castrillon, who was killed at the Battle of San Jacinto.
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San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Juan Nepomuceo Almonte

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Juan Almonte, an economist as well as commander who had to surrender to the Texans in the Battle of Jacinto.
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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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San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Thomas Rusk

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a short biography from the San Jacinto Museum about Thomas Rusk, his early life, actions in the Battle of Jacinto, and his later life.
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San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Mirabeau Lamar

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography from San Jacinto Museum hits the high points of Mirabeau Lamar's life as a writer, soldier, and politician.
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San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Edward Burleson

For Students 9th - 10th
A dedicated Texan, Edward Burleson served his country, and later state, as a military officer and statesman. His brief biography is given on this San Jancinto Museum site.
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San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Sidney Sherman

For Students 9th - 10th
In this brief biography of Sidney Sherman from the San Jacinto Museum you read about his exploits in the Battle of San Jacinto. He is credited with the uttering the cry, "Remember the Alamo."
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San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Juan Seguin

For Students 9th - 10th
From this San Jacinto Museum article you can read about Juan Seguin, a man who loved Texas, fought well in the Battle of San Jacinto, but was sent to Mexico because of discrimination.
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San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field

For Students 9th - 10th
This part of the San Jacinto Museum website gives brief biographies of commanders on both the Mexican and Texian side of the Battle of San Jacinto. There are links for additional information.
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Lone Star Internet: Sam Houston "The Raven" (1793 1863)

For Students 9th - 10th
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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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: The Texas Navy: Statement of Robert Moore, July 24, 1836

For Students 9th - 10th
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

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: James M. Hill to Mc Ardle

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a handwritten account (with typed line-by-line transcription) of the Battle of San Jacinto, given to artist Henry McArdle.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: E. Crew to Mc Ardle, Account of James Mc Gahey

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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 Killed in Battle

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

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: Battle of San Jacinto: Offical Report of Killed and Wounded

For Students 9th - 10th
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.