San Antonio, to James Houston Gillespie, Denmark, Tennessee /
A lengthy letter from the Texas Ranger addressed to his half-brother Rev. James H. Gillespie in Denmark, Tennessee on the escalating tensions in Texas during the leadup to its annexation into the United States. Gillespie discusses his desire for war with Mexico before requesting James write a letter...
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| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | A lengthy letter from the Texas Ranger addressed to his half-brother Rev. James H. Gillespie in Denmark, Tennessee on the escalating tensions in Texas during the leadup to its annexation into the United States. Gillespie discusses his desire for war with Mexico before requesting James write a letter of recommendation on his behalf to Sam Houston. The letter also includes notable references to General Zachary Taylor and fellow Ranger John Coffee Hays. |
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| Item Description: | With integral address leaf to "Rev. James H., Denmark, Tennessee" and later docketing in 1891. The Cushing Library/Chapman Texas Collection copy is part of the Floyd & Louise Chapman Texas & Borderlands Collection. |
| Physical Description: | 1 folded sheet (4 panels) ; 27 cm |