Post by: Craig Tx on March 21, 2014, 09:10:08 AM
Famed mustanger and filibuster killed
On this day in 1801, Philip Nolan, mustanger and filibuster, died at the hands of Mexican troops. It was not his first visit to Texas to acquire horses. He was also known to be carrying on illegal trade with the Indians. He left Natchez at the head of a body of well-armed men in October 1800 and made his way to the area north of Nacogdoches. He then proceeded to a now-unknown Central Texas site, where he erected a small fortification, including some corrals, and began capturing mustangs. He was killed at his fort on March 21, 1801, by troops from Nacogdoches sent out to intercept him. His men, captured and tried, spent years in prison for their part in Nolan's final expedition, the precise nature of which has not been satisfactorily explained.
Craig
Post by: Uncle Russ on March 22, 2014, 03:24:51 PM
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..........the precise nature of which has not been satisfactorily explained.
WOW! now talking about a Cliff-Hanger!
:applaud
Uncle Russ...
Post by: Craig Tx on March 22, 2014, 04:51:16 PM
After all, there is still debate of whether Sam Houston was actually acting on behalf of Andy "By Gawd" Jackson when Texas rose in rebellion.
Craig
Post by: Uncle Russ on March 22, 2014, 07:46:12 PM
I suspect THAT question will also "always be around with no real satisfactory explanation" and, like ya said, there's that fine line between myth and history that will always remain blurry when it comes to Texas history.
Thanks for keeping this forum up'n running, I'm sure there's others that enjoy the reading as much as I do.
Uncle Russ...
Post by: Craig Tx on March 22, 2014, 10:10:06 PM
Craig
Post by: Uncle Russ on March 22, 2014, 11:49:59 PM
Still yet, your personal participation on this forum can only be seen as OUTSTANDING as you truly know and understand the subject matter you present!
You don't get a lot of hits, other than a few snide remarks from fellow Texans like myself, who laugh with you rather that at what you write, and a few others who are truly interested in history, but overall, if I were to rate your forum against ANY of the other forums on this Board, it would definitely get an A+ right along with those getting all the hits.
And for that, I do thank you!
Uncle Russ...
Post by: Riley/MN on March 23, 2014, 06:05:46 PM
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Post by: Hank in WV on March 23, 2014, 09:33:42 PM
Post by: Craig Tx on March 23, 2014, 10:03:56 PM
Craig
Post by: dmills on April 07, 2014, 01:57:00 PM
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Thanks y'all! I appreciate the support!
Craig
Craig:
I learn something new every day on this topic. Your unsung efforts are appreciated.
Post by: greyhunter on April 07, 2014, 05:34:25 PM
Post by: Riley/MN on April 07, 2014, 05:37:04 PM
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You do an outstanding forum Craig !! I for one, like to read your posts, and I hope ya don't run outa Texas history!
But if ya do, would you consider moderatin any other topics...?
Post by: Craig Tx on April 07, 2014, 09:49:21 PM
I don't know if I could do as well with out someone feedin' me material.... ;-)
Craig
Post by: Uncle Russ on April 07, 2014, 10:40:28 PM
You'd do just fine no matter what yer job wuz....I mean after all, you are indeed a Texan.
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Uncle Russ...
Post by: Craig Tx on April 07, 2014, 10:44:36 PM
Craig
Post by: Riley/MN on April 08, 2014, 11:26:30 AM
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[size=85](note: I guess I can use this Hairy smiley now without fear of plagiarism. since Rilley done went and got himself a brand new hair-cut, and a Jim Dandy of a shave....believe it or not there is a right handsome lookin young gentleman under all that wool....) [/size]
Uncle Russ...
SUMBUDY HELP UNCLE RUSS - HIS EYESIGHT IS WORSE THAN WE THOUGHT!
Post by: Uncle Russ on April 08, 2014, 12:03:01 PM
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Quote from: "RussB"[size=85](note: I guess I can use this Hairy smiley now without fear of plagiarism. since Rilley done went and got himself a brand new hair-cut, and a Jim Dandy of a shave....believe it or not there is a right handsome lookin young gentleman under all that wool.... :rotf :?
Uncle Russ...