In 2012, visitors examined the “Victory or Death” letter written by William Barret Travis on display at the Alamo. Contributing columnist Tyra Damm wonders if we’re losing our convictions as ...

Drawing of William Barret Travis from William Barret Travis – Britannica Kids In 1836, Mrs. Dilue Harris wrote what she remembered about Colonel Travis and the Texas Revolution from her childhood.

A bronze plaque depicting the Victory or Death letter penned by Lt. Col. William Barret Travis at the Alamo was dedicated in front of the Brazos County Courthouse Tuesday afternoon. Tim Bryan ...

On Tuesday, a bronze replica of the Victory or Death Alamo letter written by Lt. Col. William Barret Travis was unveiled and will be on permanent display between the two flag poles in front of the ...

In this very well researched work, journalist and historian Jackson and preservationist and Alamo-descendent White, make perhaps the most important contribution to the history of the Texas War for ...

John William Barret, Jr., 86, beloved son of John William and Helen Marie Barret, died peacefully at home on August 5, 2024 with family by his side. John is survived by his wife of over 60 years, M… ...

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The dedication of the 203 pound bronze Col. William Barrett Travis, “Victory or Death” Alamo Plaque at the Montgomery County Courthouse will be an historic day for Conroe.

Specifically, Colonel William Barret Travis’ “Victory or Death” letter written during the battle of the Alamo and delivered to General Sam Houston. The Alamo Letter Society held an unveiling ceremony ...