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To: Former MSM Viewer
Thanks!

I had two relatives die at the Alamo and two participate (I use the word loosely) in the Battle of San Jacinto.

The Come and Take It cannon was buried in the Gonzales peach orchard of my ancestor, George Washington Davis. Since he and his son were horse breeders, they forged shot for the Battle for Gonzales. Cannon balls were too expensive and did too little damage. The Texians used chains, bits of metal, and shot ranging from the size of a pea to the zise of a marble. It did nasty damage.

19 posted on 04/21/2011 4:18:24 PM PDT by DallasMike
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To: DallasMike

Awesome history for your family!!

God Bless Texas.

I suspect Texas will again be called on to lead by example through the morass that our beloved country finds itself in.


21 posted on 04/21/2011 4:37:47 PM PDT by Former MSM Viewer
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