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.

This biography on Sam Houston focuses his life as an advocate for Indians and his controversial political career.

Here is a photo of General Sam Houston, which is part of artist Henry McArdle's notebook of research used in painting "The Battle of San Jacinto." Includes a link to an article on Houston.

Here is a portrait of Sam Houston by Henry McArdle, the artist behind "The Battle of San Jacinto." It is accompanied by McArdle's handwritten notes and related a newspaper clipping from 1876.

Samuel Houston calls for volunteer troops in this broadsheet from 1835.

Learn about one of the great founders of the state of Texas. Sam Houston led Texans through many difficult years and is rightfully remembered for his role in Texas' independence and statehood. (In Spanish)

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.

Why would American citizens emigrate to Spanish-held, and later Mexican-held Texas? Read about the reasons, their grievances against their Mexican rulers, and the eventual revolution that brought independence to Texas.

Short biographies of each of the presidents of the Republic of Texas, as well as five leading figures in the Republic.

Read about the victory that allowed volunteers from the U.S. to move into Texas, thus beginning the Texas revolution in 1835. Explore the San Felipe incident and the man behind it, merchant Thomas F. McKinney, and check out related...

Read about the importance of the support of various Indian tribes in the success of the Texas Revolution. See primary sources that explore this topic.

This resource presents a brief timeline of the events surrounding the Texas Revolution and the Republic of Texas with hyperlinks for more information.

This primary source set uses illustrations, documents, and photographs to tell the story of the Texas Revolution.

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...

Read about the effects of the Texas Revolution. How did Americans react? How did the annexation process begin, and what roadblocks were there? Find the answers to these questions, and check out a map of Texas from 1836 and other primary...

A biography of William Goyens, a mixed African American and Cherokee married to a white woman, whose father was a freed slave. Goyens was a Texas businessman who himself participated in the slave trade, and friends with many of the well...

Read about the election of 1844 and the views of the two candidates, James Polk and Henry Clay.

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.

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.

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),...

Read a brief description of the mutiny on board the San Antonio, February 11, 1842. Includes primary text: "Sam Houston gossips about the mutiny and other topics, February 1842."

Describes the policy of Mirabeau B. Lamar of expelling and attacking the native tribes in order to remove them from the Republic of Texas. While this was relatively easy to implement with some of the tribes, the Comanches were a...

Extensive website from the Sons of Dewitt Colony Texas provides first hand accounts of the Battle of San Jacinto, and the eventual surrender of Santa Anna. Site complimented by battlefield map and the reports of the opposing commanders.

This webpage on the life of Susannah Dickinson (1814-1883) includes the text of an interesting letter from Mexican General Santa Anna to the people of Texas, written after the Alamo.