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Mary J. Briscoe to McArdle, August 20, 1890
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my observation of Battle Scenes
one picture is just as good as
another, one killing the other being
killed. There were two scenes at
the "Battle of San Jacinto" which if
properly depicted would vary
things a little. One is where Gen. H.
rides up and commands my
husband to "halt his men. That
the Volunteers were rushing
on so recklessly they would
all be cut to pieces, and the
regulars, must make a
stand, for them to fall back
upon." I think the angry and
indignant expression to that
Capt. and his mens faces as he with
drawn sword halted them
transferred to canvas would be
worth looking at-as well as the
change when Gen. Rusk rode up with
["]Briscoe what in ______ are you doing
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Mary J. Briscoe to McArdle, August 20, 1890, The Battle of San Jacinto Notebook, The McArdle Notebooks, Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
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