First Flag of the Republic Frame Type:Aged Dark Wood An attempt to solve the

An attempt to solve the pressing need for rapid transportation of mail – and the hardiest of travelers – resulted in organization of the Butterfield Stage Line

Of the original Mexican force of 1500 men

The map itself is highly detailed

remnants of which were only recently discovered

a North Carolina trader living in Mexico City

First Flag of the Republic Frame Type:Aged Dark Wood An attempt to solve theThe first Constitutional Convention began its work by declaring Texas' independence from Mexico, writing a new constitution and electing the first leaders. A committee of five delegates, all signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence, was selected and their choice for a design for a new flag was approved by the entire convention on May 11th, 1836. The elegant design was the work of Lorenzo de Zavala, the most accomplished statesman among the