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THBSoldier's Account of the 1835 Siege of Bexar Reported from Austin
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LiveSep 8, 2017 - Sep 9, 2017
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- Lot Description
State Gazette. Austin, TX: William H. Cushney, September 1, 1849. Vol. 1, No. 2. 8pp, 14 x 20 in. Also known as the Texas State Gazette. The weekly State Gazette was first published on August 25, 1849, making this newspaper the second issue ever published. The State Gazette was one of the most highly influential in Texas, and was known for its strong states'-rights positions. It ceased publication by 1879.
Featuring an historic account of "The Storming of San Antonio in 1835."
The Siege of Bexar preceded the Battle of the Alamo, and was the first major campaign in the Texas Revolution. In this article, a former soldier describes his experiences in the Texas army as it laid siege to the Mexican Army near San Antonio. Ultimately, the volunteers of the Texas army attacked and defeated the Mexican army. The account of the event as presented in this paper is actually a "Review of certain articles lately published in the Western Texian, over the signature of 'A late Officer of the Army,' entitled 'Slight Reminiscences of the Texas Revolution. Storming of San Antonio de Bexar,' & c." The newspaper takes issue with the statements made by the anonymous officer, decrying him for making himself the hero in his own tale, and having been "compelled to draw so largely on his imagination to supply what has evidently escaped his recollection."
Overall, an interesting recounting of a major event in the Texas Revolution.
Condition
Newspaper appears to have once been bound. Pages are separated along vertical fold. Some slight toning. A stain on bottom left side of paper. A small portion of the bottom right hand corner of page 5/6 has been removed.
The song list is not present. The wood panel along the start/stop function needs to be glued. Comb with all teeth (43) present and intact. All else in excellent working condition.
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