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Author Topic: 2/7/1837: Transfer of command misfires in Republic of Texas army  (Read 35 times)

Offline Craig Tx

2/7/1837: Transfer of command misfires in Republic of Texas army
« on: February 07, 2022, 10:34:31 AM »
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 Sam Houston 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.
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Re: 2/7/1837: Transfer of command misfires in Republic of Texas army
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2022, 04:22:23 AM »
Dang! That'll lern 'em, durn 'em!

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Re: 2/7/1837: Transfer of command misfires in Republic of Texas army
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2022, 08:48:58 AM »
Hmm…Change of Command ceremonies have changed a lot since then!  :yessir:
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