With the annexation process underway, Sam Houston offers his service to President Polk in the event of an invasion of Texas by Mexico.
Title
Sam Houston to Michael Crossley
Identifier
foth_0481_multipage
Creator
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863.
Dates
1836-09-12
Description
This letter illustrates Commander in Chief Sam Houston's concern with maintaining good relations with the Indians living in Texas, while maintaining a good frontier defense.
Title
Sam Houston's inaugural address
Identifier
foth_0460_multipage
Creator
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863.
Dates
1836-10-22
Description
Houston prepared this draft for his inauguration as first president of the Republic of Texas after the first national election in the fall of 1836.
