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A Guide to the Mier Expedition Papers, 1840-1937
Historical NoteStemming from the ill-fated Somervell expedition, about 300 Texans raided the Mexican village of Mier in December 1842 and subsequently were defeated and imprisoned. The attack was not sanctioned by the Texan government or President Sam Houston. The prisoners attempted escape while being transported to Mexico City. As punishment, every 10th man would be executed, and the condemned were selected by a random drawing of beans from a jar (later known as the Black Bean Episode). Return to the Table of Contents Scope and ContentsCollection includes a diary, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, and related material. Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationPreferred CitationMier Expedition Papers, 1840-1937, Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin. Return to the Table of Contents Detailed Description of the Papers
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