The Mexican army attacked the fort, and put almost all of the garrison and the inhabitants to the sword.

On February 24, 1836, at the start of the seige, Travis had sent this letter:

Commandancy of the The Alamo

Bejar, Feby. 24th. 1836

To the People of Texas & All Americans in the World-

Fellow Citizens & compatriots-

I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under 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 a 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 & everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch - The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & 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 his own honor & that of his country - Victory or Death.

William Barret 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 and got into the walls 20 or 30 head of Beeves.

Travis


Remember the Alamo!

Remember Goliad!

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Remember the Alamo! I love my adopted state.

flashguy

REMEMBER THE ALAMO!

On the news this morning. Phil Collins was an avid Alamo related collector throughout his life. He just donated his collection to a museum in San Antonio. Other than Davy Crockets rifle and a Bowie knife, I dont know else was donated.