Famous ‘Victory or Death’ letter returns to Alamo

By: Associated Press - Texarkana Gazette

Associated Press Texas hero William Barret Travis’ signature is seen Feb. 13 on his famed “Victory of Death” letter in Austin, Texas. For the first time in 177 years, Travis’ letter addressed to “the People of Texas and All Americans in the World” seeking a...

Associated Press The famous “Victory or Death” letter penned on February 24, 1836, by William Barret Travis, commander of the Texian rebels in the former mission known as the Alamo, is carried Friday to the Alamo by Alamo Rangers in San Antonio.

SAN ANTONIO—Brought by police escort and welcomed with honor guards, drawn swords and a drum roll, the iconic “Victory or Death” letter written by Alamo commander William Barret Travis returned Friday to San Antonio for the first time since it left by courier at the...

Published: 02/23/2013