Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: Travis' Appeal for Aid at the Alamo (24 Feb. 1836)
On this website you can see the letter William Travis wrote asking for aid while inside the Alamo. There is a transcription of the letter for you to read. Links take you to additional information.
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In Search of Heroes: The Cost of Freedom: William B. Travis
Learn about the life of William B. Travis, a southern lawyer who died at the battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. Includes a timeline.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: William Barret Travis' Letter From the Alamo, 1836: About
Read about William Barret Travis' "heroic message" through which he called for reinforcements at the Alamo in San Antonio. Includes quotes from the original letter, analysis, and information on the state of the original letter today.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: William Barret Travis Letter From the Alamo 1836 Full Text
Read William Barret Travis' "heroic message" through which he called for reinforcements at the Alamo in San Antonio.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Santa Anna to Mc Ardle, March 16, 1864
Read Santa Anna's letter in which he explains why "the Alamo defenders had to be killed." Includes images of the actual letter.
San Jacinto Museum of History
San Jacinto Museum: Revolution: Timeline of Events
Presents a six-year timeline from April, 1830, when the Mexican government outlawed emigration of American settlers into Texas to the April, 1836, the Battle of Jacinto. Links to websites for additional information.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: The Texas Republic the Battle of the Alamo
Here is a brief article on the Battle of the Alamo, which includes quotes, links to primary texts, and images of William Barret Travis and Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. Read about the defeat at the Alamo in light of the prior Texas...