Third Flag of the Republic Frame Size:Collector Size (25"x18")

Third Flag of the Republic Frame Size:Collector Size (25"x18")A month after Santa Anna was defeated, the Mexican government repudiated the treaties he signed and refused to recognize the independent sovereignty of Texas. Their threats of an invasion made a strong defense a continuing concern for the Texas army. On one foray in the spring of 1842, San Antonio and Victoria were taken and held for several days by Mexican forces. Even so the new republic flourished, and in keeping with the rising prominence of

The strong growth continued

was part of the Peter’s Colony

this flag was made by an 18 year old girl

of Rangers

The 28 star banner flew for just a single year

and Carlos Sanchez-Navarro

so the headquarters of the large ranches - marked on this map such as "R

After the fall of the Alamo

the map contains excellent detail of the first land grants

After brief skirmishes

the new government of Texas met at Columbia and the First Congress accepted the suggestion of David Burnet

this call to arms written by William Barret Travis was carried through enemy lines by Albert Martin a 30 year old Tennessean