Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Letter From The Alamo
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 6, 2024
1. Letter From The Alamo Marker
Commandancy of the Alamo -
Bexar, Feby. 24th, 1836 -
To the people of Texas & all Americans in the world --
Fellow citizens and compatriots
I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans and Santa Anna - I have sustained a continual bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man - The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken - I have answered the demand with cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls - I shall never surrender or retreat then, I call on you in the name of liberty, of patriotism & everthing dear to the American character to come to our aid, with all dispatch - The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily and will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days.
If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to own honor & that of his country - Victory or death
William Barrett Travis
Lt. Col. Comdt.
P.S. The Lord is on our side - When the enemy appeared in sight we had not three bushels of corn - We have since found in deserted houses 80 or 90 bushels & got into the walls 20 or 30 head of beeves -
Travis
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Location. 32° 23.126′ N, 96° 50.883′ W. Marker is in Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County. Memorial is at the intersection of Rogers Street and Franklin Street on Rogers Street. Located at the historic Ellis County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 W Main St, Waxahachie TX 75165, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Richard Ellis (a few steps from this marker); Ellis County Confederate War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Ellis County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); 114 South Rodgers Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marchman Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 1889 Masonic Lodge Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); 106 West Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Hancock Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waxahachie.
More about this marker. An identical marker is at The Alamo.
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 6, 2024
2. Letter From The Alamo Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 74 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
