Alamo City Guards
The Alamo City Guards, a local militia company comprised of volunteers from the San Antonio area that was formed in 1859. Captain William M. Edgar, became the commander of this unit.
This unit of gallant Texans was present at the Twigg Surrender of US Forces to Copt Edgar in Feb. 1861, later to become a Confederate Artillery Unit
Twigg Surrender
Early in 1861 there occurred an incident that came very close to being the first shots of the War Between the States.
On February 1, 1861, the Texas Secession Convention passed an Ordinance of Secession to withdraw the state from the Union. At the time of the decision, the Department of Texas garrisoned 20 far-flung military installations on the state's southern border and deep into the interior to the north. More than 2,100 soldiers- about 15 percent of the U.S. army- were stationed in Texas.
Department commander Gen. David E. Twigg, acutely aware of the widespread anti-Union feeling in Texas, wrote to his commanding officer, Gen. Win field Scott, on December 13, 1860, requesting instructions on what action should be taken in the event of secession and what dispositions should be made of the government's property in the state. The only answer Twigg received was to protect government property without waging war or taking aggressive action.
Invitation
You are invited to attend one of our Camp meetings, to get acquainted and see if you might be interested in joining our Camp. As any other organization, we are constantly looking for new members, to assist us in preserving the true history of the South and to honor our ancestors for their bravery and sacrifices.
Individuals whom may not be eligible for the full membership, may become "Friends of the Alamo Camp" upon recommendation of a member in good standing.
We gather for our meetings on the first Thursday of the month at Grady's Bar-B-Q, 237 E Nakoma, just off Hwy 281, in San Antonio. Meetings begin at 7PM, however many gather earlier to enjoy a meal and visit with others.
Our meetings are just as many other meetings, an opening ceremony, Camp business both old and new, a guest speaker or program, and a drawing for door prizes. We end each meeting with a rousing rendition of "Dixie".
Please join us and bring a relative or friend.
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