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In 1905 the State of Texas granted the Daughters of the Republic of Texas trusteeship of the historic site with instructions to preserve the Alamo as a sacred memorial to the heroes who immolated themselves upon this hallowed ground.

A few of the defenders became household names but most are still relatively unknown. This section contains letters written by members of the garrison and as well as accounts of the Alamo’s fall.

William R. Carey
 
Micajah Autry

Benjamin Briggs Goodrich 

Daniel Cloud

David Crockett

 
Joe's Account


Susanna Dickinson 


Susanna Dickinson Hanning

Sam Houston 

Tornel Decree

Williamson to Smith and the Council


Williamson to Travis