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Texas / A Brief Account of the Origin, Progress and Present State of the Colonial Settlements of Texas; Together with an Exposition of the Causes which have induced the Existing War with Mexico

By William H. Wharton
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The pamphlet outlines the origin, progress, and present condition of Anglo-American colonial settlements in Texas and explains the political causes asserted to have produced the war with Mexico. It reviews national and state colonization laws that invited foreign settlers with promises of land grants, protection, and property rights, then describes the hardships colonists endured—hostile Indigenous conflicts, disease, isolation, and labor to clear and cultivate wilderness. The narrative contends that Mexican authorities failed to uphold promised guarantees, that persistent unconstitutional oppressions compelled armed resistance, and that the colonists claim a right to alter or abolish a government destructive of their liberties.

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William H. Wharton

William H. Wharton was an American author and political figure known for his work on Texas history and its colonial settlements. His notable book, "Texas / A Brief Account of the Origin, Progress and Present State of the Colonial Settlements of Texas; Together with an Exposition of the Causes which have induced the Existing War with Mexico," provides a detailed examination of the early development of Texas and the factors leading to conflict with Mexico. Wharton's writings contribute to the understanding of Texas's complex historical narrative during a pivotal time in its formation.

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