Yale University
Avalon Project: Treaty of Velasco
The text of the public Treaty of Velasco between David G. Burnet, representing the Republic of Texas, and Santa Anna, ending the Texas Revolution.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Pamphlet, General Sam Houston's Official Report
Here is pamphlet printed in 1878 that gave General Sam Houston's official report on the Battle of San Jacinto. Eight pages long, it is annotated by artist Henry McArdle, as he did research for his painting, "The Battle of San Jacinto."
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Sam Houston's Copy of His Official Report of the Battle of San Jacinto
Sam Houston's personal account in his own handwriting of the Battle of San Jacinto written on April 25, 1836, is offered on this site. There is also a transcription of the document.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Texas Navy: Blood Feud
Read details about a feud between President Sam Houston and Commodore Edwin Moore, which stemmed from Houston's refusal to send Moore funds needed in order to repair the naval fleet. Includes several primary texts: "Houston orders a...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Martin Perfecto De Cos
Site contains surrender terms and documents signed by Perfecto de Cos and Edward Burleson to end hostilities at Bexar.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Official Report on the Capture of Santa Anna
Here is James A. Sylvester's report his capture of General Santa Anna. This site provides images of the original handwritten letter, as well as typed line-by-line transcription. Part of artist Henry McArdle's research for his painting,...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Account of Battle and Santa Anna's Attempt to Escape
William S. Taylor provides a very interesting account of the Battle of San Jacinto, and also writes of General Santa Anna's attempt to escape. There are eight pages of handwritten text accompanied by typed transcription. Part of artist...
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: Lorenzo De Zavala (1789 1836)
A short biography of Lorenzo de Zavala that outlines his many accomplishments in Mexican politics, and later in Texas.
Other
Texas Bob: The Tri Weekly Telegraph: Death of Gen. Houston
Read the article from Texas' Tri-Weekly Telegraph from July 29, 1863, recounting the death of General Sam Houston. He was known for bringing Texas into the United States as a constituent state.
Other
Texas Bob: The Fall of the Alamo
These reprinted letters show actual correspondence and tell the story of the fall of the Alamo in early nineteenth century Texas.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Robert Runyon's Photographs of the Mexican Revolution
A history and some photographs taken of events from the Mexican Revolution.
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Texas Navy Association: Commodore Charles Edward Hawkins [Pdf]
Find out about the work of Commodore Charles Edward Hawkins, a commander of the First Texas Navy during the Texan Revolution.
Other
Texas Navy Association: Commodore Charles Edward Hawkins [Pdf]
Read about the Commander of the First Texas Navy in the early nineteenth century during the time of the Texan Revolution.
Texas A&M University
Sons of De Witt Colony Texas: Nueva Espana Nuevas Philipinas Provincia De Tejas
Read some first-person excerpts taken from Texas letters accounting events from the Mexican War for Independence from Spain.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Macroeconomics: Chapter 6: Economic Growth: Self Check Questions
This section provides a list of 12 self-check study questions covering the content of Chapter 6: Economic Growth from the Texas Gateway AP Macroeconomics textbook.
Texas A&M University
Sons of De Witt Colony: Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna
Extensive biography of Mexican General, President, and Dictator. The site from the Texas A & M University includes many direct quotes from Santa Anna describing his legacy and life.
Other
Texas Escapes: A Survivor's Account of the Goliad Massacre
At this site read a vivid account from a survivor of the Goliad Massacre.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: The Sun Is the Center of the Solar System
See what you know about the solar system by taking this brief interactive quiz and learning module.
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Remember the Alamo
PBS companion site to the documentary film "Remember the Alamo," with much detailed information, interviews, survivor stories, maps, a timeline and reviews of historical facts and events.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Anglo Amer. Colonization in Texas: Food Production
Describes the role Texas played in trading food crops in the mid-1800s.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Texas Navy: Mutiny!
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."
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Proclamation of Sam Houston, a Call for Volunteers, December 12, 1835
Samuel Houston calls for volunteer troops in this broadsheet from 1835.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: The Texas Republic: James Butler Bonham
Here is a very brief bio on James Butler Bonham, an Alamo defender. Includes a letter Bonham sent to Sam Houston on December 1, 1835.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: List of Texans Engaged
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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