The Alamo :: Essays Papers

THE ALAMO In San Antonio in early 1836, 6,000 Mexicans marched to The Alamo to fight a groups of Texas of 187 strong, They were take by Colonel William B. Travis. During 10 days of fighting, the Mexicans climbed over the walls of The Alamo., to bolt down the Texans they killed a woman . her baby, and a slave were killed. Among the dead were frontiersmen Davy Crockett and the Bowie brothers. avocation, is a description of how the Alamo fell.On February 24, 1836 Colonel Travis wrote a letter requesting aid in his own playscript to all the people of Texas and all Americans. It was carried to Gonzales by Captain Albert Martin, It was first delivered upon his arriver on the Feb 25th to Smithers. Who then carried it on the San Felipe on the Feb. 27th.His letter explained the encumbrance him and his men were having defending The Alamo against Santa Anna and his men. At the end of the letter he explains that if they do not receive aid, then they will fight till mastery OR DEATH. He also explains that, to this point, no men has lost his life. Following is an exact replica of his writing.COLONEL TRAVIS LETTER Commandancy of the AlamoBexar, Fby. 24th, 1836 To the People of Texas and All Americans in the orbit Fellow Citzens & Compatriots---I am besieged, by a thousand or to a greater extent of the Mexicans under Santa Anna---I have sustained a continual Bombardment & attack for 24 hours & have not lost a man---The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion , otherwise, the garrison are to be define to the sword, if the fort is taken---I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag salve waves proudly from the walls---I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism, & everything dear to the American character, to come are halt aid, with all dispatch---The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt annex to three or four thousand in four of flipper da ys. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as dour as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country.