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and they now had an opportunity
of testifying their devotion to
their country, by bravery on the
field of battle. During the winter
Genl Wigfall was elected C.S.
Senator from Texas, for which
Texas has our thanks. Thinly rid
-ing us of a bragadacio, and
causing to be placed at our head.
The great and gallant Hood.
The leader of the "Virginin Texans."
Thus were we prepared for the in
-suing spring campaign in which
we hoped to add another luster
to that soldier that pleased
us mightly at "San Jacinto."
Truly were we ready to raise
the shout of defiance, and
strike for homes & loved ones