# Letters of William B. Travis from the Alamo: Appeals for Help That Never Came — WHE Article Discussion

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The letters of William Barret Travis from the Alamo between 23 February and 3 March 1836 provide a first-hand account of the famous siege of the Alamo. Travis became the sole commander of the garrison after James 'Jim' Bowie fell ill on 24 February 1836. Travis repeatedly called for assistance that never came and was killed, along with all the other Alamo defenders, on 6 March 1836 at the Battle of the Alamo.

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