I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man
--The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to
be put to the sword, if the fort is taken.
- February 24, 1836
Who wrote the letter from which this passage was taken?

Using your time line, your analysis of images from the library of congress’s website, and your textbook, write a letter of 3-5 paragraphs for a time capsule to be opened in 200 years that describes the characteristics of texas from the time of the civil war to the late 1800s. be sure to include information on texas’s government, economy, and people. be sure to use specific evidence to support your writing. cite your textbook using specific page numbers, as well as any images you describe. edit your work for proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling before submitting. hurry im short on time