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Kelsey H. Douglass, Edward Burleson, Willis H. Landrum, and Rusk were sent to try to negotiate for the Indians to leave. When the Indians refused to sign the treaty, it advanced into several battles. The Cherokee War ended on December 25th when Burleson attacked the Cherokee. (The cherokee war of 1839) Reference:
Texas State Historical Association. (n.d.-c). The cherokee war of 1839: A conflict in Northeast Texas. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/cherokee-war -
After Texas declared its independence, they held an election for who would become President of the Republic of Texas. On September 5th, 1836, Sam Houston was elected as the first President of the Republic of Texas. (Campbell, 2003 p. 145) Reference:
Campbell, R. B. (2003). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press. -
There were three candidates for the second presidency of the Republic of Texas. Just before the election, the other two candidates committed suicide and Mirabeau Lamar was elected. (Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamart) Reference:
Texas State Historical Association. (n.d.-a). Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar: Life and legacy of Texas president. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/lamar-mirabeau-buonaparte#:~:text=Grayson%20and%20James%20Collinsworth%20both,a%20cost%20of%20$2.5%20million. -
The Texas Rangers and several military leaders attacked the Indians at Plum Creek. They won the battle on the next day. (The battle of plum creek: A decisive conflict in Texas history) Reference:
Texas State Historical Association. (n.d.-c). The battle of plum creek: A decisive conflict in Texas history. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/plum-creek-battle-of -
Sam Houston was re-elected as the third President of Texas on December 13 in 1841. (Presidents and vice presidents of the Republic of Texas, 1836-1846) Reference:
Presidents and vice presidents of the Republic of Texas, 1836-1846. Presidents and Vice Presidents of the Republic of Texas, 1836-1846 | Texas State Library. (n.d.). https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/abouttx/prestx.html#:~:text=David%20G.,19%2C%201846 -
Captain John C. "Jack" Hays led a small army in the Battle of Salado Creek where they defeated the Mexican forces. Woll then retreated back to Mexico. (Campbell, 2003 p. 161) Reference:
Campbell, R. B. (2003). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press. -
Many Texians had been captured by Mexican forces. Following an escape, 176 men were recaptured and forced to draw out of a jar filled with bean. In the jar, 17 beans were black and the rest were white. Those who drew black beans were sentenced to be shot to death that evening. (The Republic of Texas The Mier Expedition) Reference:
The Republic of Texas The Mier Expedition. The Mier Expedition | Texas State Library. (n.d.). https://www.tsl.texas.gov/treasures/republic/mier/mier-01.html -
After long negotiations about the possible annexation of Texas, the United States had finally proposed annexation of Texas. On this day, the approval of the annexation was voted on and was adopted almost unanimously. (Campbell, 2003 p. 168) Reference:
Campbell, R. B. (2003). Gone to Texas: A history of the lone star state. Oxford University Press.