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Alfred Thurmond to Mary A. Willis regarding the death of her husband whilst in prison, 18 October 1843
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Alfred Thurmond to Mary A. Willis regarding the death of her husband whilst in prison, 18 October 1843.
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[Place of production not identified : producer not identified, 1843]
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Collection: The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859.
Thurmond was a soldier, lawman, and legislator who arrived in Texas too late to participate in the Revolution. After his release from Perote Prison, where because of his knowledge of Spanish he was used as interpreter, he returned to Victoria, Texas. He served as town marshal, sheriff, and was later admitted to the bar and, after service in the Civil War, was elected to the Texas House of Representatives.
Electronic reproduction. Marlborough, Wiltshire : AM, 2014. Digitized from a copy held by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
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Summary
Writing from inside the walls of the Castle of Perote (Perote Prison), Thurman informs Willis that her husband, O.R. Willis, has died. Praises her deceased husband as a Patriot and a Gentleman, telling her that he was highly esteemed and his Death was much Lamented by this crowd. Indicates that he and others in the prison are in good health but have no idea when they will be released. Dejected, he comments twice on how his family has forsaken him by not responding to his letters. Comments that he still has affection for them and asks her to communicate his love to his friends and relatives. Thurman had joined the mounted Texas Rangers to free San Antonio in 1842, after which he continued on an expedition to plunder Mexican towns. With other volunteers who refused to disband, he participated in the attack on Mier Mexico under the command of William S. Fisher, after which the force was captured and imprisoned at Perote Castle. He was released in 1844.
Variant and related titles
American history, 1493-1945. Module I.
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Books / Online
Language
English
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March 18, 2024
Series
American history module 1
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Correspondence
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