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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.
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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: 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: Plan of Battle Drawn by Colonel Horton

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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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: 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: General Santa Anna's Official Account

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is the handwritten account of the Battle of San Jacinto, by General Santa Anna. Provides a link to a biography on Santa Anna as well as a link to a typed transcription of this document. Part of artist Henry McArdle's research for...
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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: The Mc Ardle Notebooks: Battle of San Jacinto: Army Order by Sam Houston

For Students 9th - 10th
Read Sam Houston's words to his "comrades," whom he praised following the Battle of San Jacinto. This document is accompanied by a link to more information on Sam Houston.
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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: Battle of San Jacinto: Mrs. Henrietta Lamar to Mc Ardle, December 1, 1890

For Students 9th - 10th
Mirabeau Lamar's wife, Henrietta, writes about her late husband in a letter to Henry McArdle, the artist behind "The Battle of San Jacinto." Handwritten letter is accompanied by typed transcription for easier reading and is part of...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Mrs. Henrietta Lamar to Mc Ardle, May, 1891

For Students 9th - 10th
Mirabeau Larmar's widow writes a letter replying to artist Henry McArdle, the painter of "The Battle of San Jacinto." Part of McArdle's extensive research for the painting. This site includes images of the handwritten letter, typed...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Mrs. Lola Lamar Calder to Mc Ardle, April 20, 1892

For Students 9th - 10th
Lola Lamar Calder, the daughter of Mirabeau Lamar, provides artist Henry McArdle with details about her father, part of McArdle's research for his painting, "The Battle of San Jacinto." Includes images of the original handwritten letter,...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Portrait of General Santa Anna

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a portrait of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna by Paul L'Ouvrier. Part of artist Henry McArdle's collection of research for his painting, "The Battle of San Jacinto." Includes a link to an article on Santa Anna from the "Handbook of...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Texas Navy: After San Jacinto

For Students 9th - 10th
What role did the Texas Navy play in the aftermath of San Jacinto? This site provides the answer while offering a look into this time in Texas' history and the Texas fleet through primary texts: "Commodore Henry Thompson details his...
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San Jacinto Museum of History

San Jacinto Museum: Revolution: Weapons

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the San Jacinto Museum has pictures and some descriptions of weapons used by both the Mexicans and Americans in the Texas Revolution. Click on the blue words to take you to additional information.
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Texas A&M University

Sons of Dewitt Colony: Thomas Jefferson Rusk

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about the life and accomplishments of Thomas J. Rusk (1803-1857). Rusk's Secretary of War Report on the Battle of San Jacinto is also included here.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: Thomas Rusk

For Students 9th - 10th
Thomas Rusk's Oath of Citizenship, Report from San Jacinto, and Letter on the 1850 Boundary Compromise are found here. You will see a picture of the original document, and a typed translation.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Mc Ardle Notebooks: Battle of San Jacinto: John P Ferrell to the Mc Ardle

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an account of Sam Houston's clothing, as well as the uniforms of the Mexican soldiers, 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: Mrs. Lola Lamar Calder to Mc Ardle, November 22, 1891

For Students 9th - 10th
Mirabeau Lamar's daughter, Lola Lamar Calder, writes artist Henry McArdle, who did extensive research on Lamar, as well as others, before painting his "The Battle of San Jacinto." This site includes images of the original letter, typed...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Texas: San Jacinto Battlefield

For Students 9th - 10th
An image of the San Jacinto Battlefield.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Portrait of General Mirabeau B. Lamar

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a portrait of Mirabeau Lamar, part of artist Henry McArdle's collection of research for his painting, "The Battle of San Jacinto." Includes a link to an article on Lamar, from the "Handbook of Texas."
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Mc Ardle Notebooks: William S. Taylor to William C. Crane

For Students 9th - 10th
In this typed letter, William S. Taylor praises the conduct of General Sam Houston during the Battle of San Jacinto. This site, providing links to a handwritten version as well as a biography on the letter's recipient (William C. Crane),...
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Gallaudet University: Reading Exercise: Erastus Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
This biographical sketch provides interesting details about the Battle of San Jacinto, in which Erastus Smith played a vital role.

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