Books of Brownsville (Tex.)
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The Brownsville Raid
By John Downing Weaver"Be sure and send Captain John R. Hughes and his company if possible," the message stated, "but do not think of sending anyone but Captain Hughes or Captain Brooks. You will understand why it should be either Captain Hughes or Captain ...
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Petra's Legacy: The South Texas Ranching Empire of Petra Vela and Mifflin Kenedy
By Jane Clements Monday, Frances Brannen VickUtilizing previously unpublished letters, journals, photographs, and other primary materials, the authors reveal the intimate stories of the families who for years dominated governments, land acquisition, commerce, and border politics along ...