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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02401 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1838 |
| Title | Sam Houston to Albert S. Johnston regarding preparations for an attack on San Antonio |
| Date | 8 April 1838 |
| Author | Houston, Sam (1793-1863) |
| Recipient | Johnston, Albert Sidney |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Signed as General. Commanding Johnston to have all militia in readiness for a possible attack, and giving permission to organize a military court. Houston also asks that Johnston inform the Comanche Indians and, if possible, to allow their chiefs visit the seat of government. |
| Subjects | Texas American Indian History Latin and South America Global History and Civics Military History American West Militia Military Law |
| People | Houston, Sam (1793-1863) Johnston, Albert Sidney (1803-1862) |
| Place written | City of Houston |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Native Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |