The Battle

Alamo Investigators

The Battle of the Alamo stands as one of the most iconic events in Texas history. However, most visitors know little about the actual events that unfolded on the morning of March 6, 1836. The commonly accepted narrative has been shaped more by ideologically influenced depictions in pop culture than reliable primary and secondary sources.

Scan of second page of historic Travis letter

Dearest Friend

Letters are often important primary sources, or first-hand accounts of an event. They act as time capsules, providing historians with insights into what life was like when they were written. Besides offering glimpses of daily life, letters can also help us piece together major historical events and even reveal the author’s thoughts, feelings, and beliefs.