Sam Houston: Inaugural Address as President of the Republic of Texas - Milestone Documents

Sam Houston: Inaugural Address as President of the Republic of Texas

( 1836 ) Commentary by Michael J. O'Neal, Ph.D.

Glossary

depredations attacks
discomfiture frustration, disappointment, defeat
extirpate eliminate
San Jacinto the site in Texas of a major battle between Texas and Mexico in 1836

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