Episode 2 of 3
Travis Letter
- When
- February 24, 1836
- Where
- Alamo Mission
William B. Travis wrote the 'Victory or Death' letter on February 24, 1836, pleading for reinforcements.
During the siege, Travis wrote a letter addressed 'To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World.' This correspondence became known as the 'Victory or Death' letter, highlighting the desperate situation of the defenders.
Sources
- William B. Travis Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
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