William Travis Letter Framed

This framed Texas History historical document celebrates the determination and spirit of the commander of the Alamo defenders during the 1836 battle for the Alamo.

A picture of William B. Travis and his famous letter requesting reinforcement is custom matted and framed in a beautiful rope edged copper and black frame, suitable for a home den or that Texas office. The frame measures approximately 20 x 24 inches overall.

Text of the original Travis letter

To The People of Texas and All Americans In The World

February 24, 1836

Fellow citizens & compatriots I am beseiged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna. I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man. The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken. I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls. I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism, & every thing dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch. The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country.

Victory or Death

William Barret Travis Lt. Col. Comdt.

P.S. The Lord is on our side. When the enemy appeared in sight we had not three bushels of corn. We have since found in deserted houses 80 or 90 bushels & got into the walls 20 or 30 head of Beeves.

Travis

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