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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02145.12 |
| From Archive Folder | Texana: documents, many relating to Thomas Ward & archives war |
| Title | Letter declaring martial law in Austin because of archives war |
| Date | 7 March 1842 |
| Author | Hockley, George W. (1802-1851) |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | As Secretary of War, declares martial law because of "archives war" and places Thomas Ward in command of stores. Probably clerical. |
| Subjects | Texas American West Military History Mobs and Riots Rebellion Habeas Corpus Military Law Law Civil Rights |
| People | Hockley, George W. (1802-1851) |
| Place written | Austin, Texas |
| Theme | Westward Expansion; Law |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |