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x [crossed out words: the ashes were] Twas then the spot were their ashes are Entered under some Peach trees a short distance from the Alamo. An Artist some time [sign of an S with dots] men finished a Monument to the Memory to the "Heroes of the Alamo" hoping that the Govt would purchase it, which it did no do. Artist was exhibiting it about the Country. It is constructed of the stone of the Ruins of the Alamo [written in right margin: Many things have been made of same stone but [?] pipe primarily for [?].]

The deeds of such Men will be recorded in the hearts of every [crossed out: good man] patriot, their sufferings draw the tears & those who pass the Alamo & the cold grave where their ashes now rest must say  Oh! Liberty how dearly thou art purchased. Much good poetry has been written on the "Fall of the Alamo"   the following I have chosen as a specimen Verse - (Introduce)
Rise Man the Walls