Document from the "Proceedings of Public Meeting at Galveston"

Document from the "Proceedings of Public Meeting at Galveston" in which the assembled citizens, because of the perilous situation with Mexico, wished to extend to the Executive prompt and united support of the PresidentSam Houston was the leader of the Battle of San Jacinto which won Texan independence from Mexico, the first regularly elected president of the Republic of Texas, U.S. Senator from state of Texas, and later Governor of Texas. This collection of letters contains government letters and documents written by Houston, letters to Houston from other government officials, and people seeking favors, and personal materials such as letters to and from family members, and bills.