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Offline Craig Tx

Transfer of Command Contested
« on: February 07, 2012, 07:31:32 AM »
From the Texas State Historical Association

Transfer of command misfires in Republic of Texas army

On this day in 1837, Brig. Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston was wounded in a duel by Brig. Gen. Felix Huston. Johnston had been sent by President T. J. Rusk to replace Huston as commander of the Texas army. Huston considered the lack of confidence in his leadership such an affront that, in spite of his esteem for the senior officer, he challenged Johnston to a duel. Johnston's wound was so severe that he was unable to take command.


Craig's Note:  Johnston did finally take command after recovering.  Johnston also rose to the rank of General in the U.S. and Confederate Armies.  Johnston was killed in the Battle of Shiloh 6 April 1862.

Craig
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