Battle of the Brazos Poem

Collection

Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.03797

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Original handwritten manuscript poem "The Battle of the Brazos." The author and date are unknown. Poem could be describing the battle of San Jacinto. Collection includes a typed transcript.

Dates

Creation: undated

Creator

Unknown creator (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

There are no use restrictions on this collection. Publisher is responsible for complying with copyright law.

Historical Note

The battle of San Jacinto took place on April 21, 1836 and effectively brought about the end of the Texas Revolution. Led by Sam Houston, the Texas forces scored a decisive victory over the Mexican army, winning the battle in just 18 minutes and with only 9 casualties. The leader of the Mexican forces, Antonio López de Santa Anna, initially disappeared in the aftermath of the battle, but was discovered by Texan troops and taken prisoner. Three weeks later, he signed a peace treaty agreeing to withdraw Mexican troops from the region and recognizing the independence of Texas.

Source:

Handbook of Texas Online, L. W. Kemp, "San Jacinto, Battle Of," accessed June 10, 2016,http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/qes04.

Extent

0.5 inches

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Original handwritten manuscript poem "The Battle of the Brazos." The author and date are unknown. Poem could be describing the battle of San Jacinto. Collection includes a typed transcript.