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Post by doc on Apr 18, 2008 8:29:30 GMT -5
Gents: If you happen to live in or near Houston, be sure to drop by the Battle of San Jacinto Symposium at the Hilton Hotel and Conference Center on the campus of the University of Houston tomorrow. Stuart will be speaking and I'll be signing books (I hope!). We'd love to meet you in the flesh.
Another speaker is Stephen Harrigan, author of GATES OF THE ALAMO. It may be called the Battle of San Jacinto Symposium, but there will also be tons of Alamo-related content. Sooo . . . if you get the chance, come on out!
SLH
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Post by steves on Apr 18, 2008 13:26:05 GMT -5
My copy arrived today...hoping for a quiet shift at work tomorrow Steve
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Post by sloanrodgers on Apr 19, 2008 0:22:57 GMT -5
Here's an interesting tidbit on Capt. Hendershot's company and possibly hints at John Quick's whereabouts during his brief revolutionary service. Another veteran of Hendershot's unit, George W. Brooks stated in a republic claim (204-647) that the company shadowed the Mexican army down to the Bernard River. Brooks was discharged on the river in May 1836 with other soldiers. Quick may have been one of these far-from-home discharged men. I'm free tomorrow and may head down to Houston. When do the festivities get started at the university? Also is there some kind of admittance fee or is it simply free like the Alamo Symposium?
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Post by Jim Boylston on Apr 19, 2008 8:01:18 GMT -5
According to our calendar info, it's Saturday 9AM-9PM. Don't forget to give us a report! Jim
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Post by sloanrodgers on Apr 19, 2008 10:37:43 GMT -5
According to our calendar info, it's Saturday 9AM-9PM. Don't forget to give us a report! Jim Thanks Jim. I found that after I asked. I went to their website also. It looks like their charging from $45-50 depending if you registered early or not. Presently I'm taking a pit-stop at a Texaco in a town called Katy. All for now. ;D
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Post by sloanrodgers on Apr 19, 2008 12:07:50 GMT -5
I'm here. Some bearded Scotish guy is speaking with an Irish brogue. Very interesting speech.
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Post by sloanrodgers on Apr 19, 2008 15:26:48 GMT -5
I'm having a great time. I talked with Steve Hardin, ate lunch with Stuart Reid and presently I'm listening to a lecture by Texas Portal Librarian Dreanna Belden with Greg Dimmick. This is almost as cool as visiting San Jacinto earlier in the year. Stuart was presented with awards and medels for his recent book. All for now.
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Post by doc on Apr 20, 2008 17:54:39 GMT -5
Gents: Yesterday, our friend Stuart did himself proud at the San Jacinto Symposium. Not only did he wow the audience with his presentation, but he accepted the Summerfield G. Roberts Award with style, grace, and good cheer.
I also got to meet RangerRod in the flesh, so it was a great day all round!
SLH
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Post by doc on Apr 20, 2008 19:02:31 GMT -5
Steve, I'm glad you received your copy. Cheers for Amazon.uk!
Let me know how you like TM. And do me a favor; if you enjoy the book, post a review on Amazon.
I'd ask this of all my 'mo bros--and not just for my books, but Stuart's and Mark's as well.
Your opinion matters and positive reviews sell books!
SLH
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Post by sloanrodgers on Apr 20, 2008 23:08:07 GMT -5
Gents: Yesterday, our friend Stuart did himself proud at the San Jacinto Symposium. Not only did he wow the audience with his presentation, but he accepted the Summerfield G. Roberts Award with style, grace, and good cheer. I also got to meet RangerRod in the flesh, so it was a great day all round! SLH Well doc, some folks would like a pound of my flesh, so I'm glad you're not a surgeon-for-hire. It was an honor to finally meet you in person, especially since we had a couple of near meetings. I'm not sure why it didn't happen at the recent Alamo Symposium. I also enjoyed talking with James Crisp, Stuart Reid, Gregg Dimmick (Dimbo33), Steve Harrigan, John Richardson (hiram), Jeff Dunn and several other people, although I can't remember their names. Stuart really did give a witty, inspiring and above all humble acceptance speech for his award. I don't know if he prepared for it, but it sure sounded off-the-cuff and genuine. It was a really fun event and I sincerely hope everybody made it to their homes in one piece. Good night and remember San Jacinto.
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Post by steves on Apr 21, 2008 2:46:02 GMT -5
Steve, I'm glad you received your copy. Cheers for Amazon.uk! Let me know how you like TM. And do me a favor; if you enjoy the book, post a review on Amazon. I'd ask this of all my 'mo bros--and not just for my books, but Stuart's and Mark's as well. Your opinion matters and positive reviews sell books! SLH Read in 1 day!...Full of atmosphere,great illustrations & an insight into the people of the time & place......Now do I put it on the history shelf or the crime shelf Steve
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Post by doc on Apr 21, 2008 8:03:25 GMT -5
Well, Steve, I know but one solution to your dilemma: order another copy! That action will leave both shelves perfectly satisfied.
I'm glad you liked it--and thanks for the note.
SLH
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Post by doc on Apr 21, 2008 12:04:16 GMT -5
Gents: Some of you have have been kind enough to ask if I will be at the San Jacinto Living History event this weekend.
Sadly, no. Y'all have a great time and hoist one for me.
SLH
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Post by doc on Apr 21, 2008 12:33:06 GMT -5
Gents: Back on 14 April, trk asked if John C. C. Quick could be considered a "revolutionalry veteran" since he did not serve before San Jacinto. I replied that most Texians were not aware that San Jacinto was the final battle and acknowledged volunteers who served after that contest as "veterans" of the war.
It was not simply a matter of public opinion, but also national law. Last night I came across the JOINT RESOLUTION "Explaining the different acts in relation to the service of Volunteers and extending the acts relating to bounty lands":
"SEC, 3. And be it further resolved, That all volunteers who have entered the service of the republic of Texas since the first day of July last [1836], shall be entitled to the same pay and bounties of land as those who entered the service prior to that time."
President Houston vetoed this joint resolution, but a constitutional majority of the house of representatives overrode the veto and passed it on 23 November 1836. The following day, the senate also overrode the veto and passed the legestation, thus making it the law of the Texas Republic.
To read the full text of the legislation, see LAWS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS (Houston: Printed at the office of the Telegraph, 1837), p. 34.
SLH
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Post by sloanrodgers on Apr 21, 2008 13:51:38 GMT -5
Jack was quick enough. As I stated on page three, Pvt. Quick joined Capt. Hendershot's company on Feb. 7, 1836, which is shown in republic claim #85-183. He was discharged on Dec. 18th, not on the Bernard River with George Brooks. Sorry for the confusion on his seperation date from Hendershot.
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