<Dd> I am besieged , by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna . I have sustained a continual Bombardment and cannonade for 24 hours and have not lost a man . The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion , otherwise , the garrison are to be put to the sword , if the fort is taken . I have answered the demand with a cannon shot , and our flag still waves proudly from the walls . I shall never surrender or retreat . Then , I call on you in the name of Liberty , of patriotism and everything dear to the American character , to come to our aid , with all dispatch . The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily and will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days . If this call is neglected , I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor and that of his country . VICTORY or DEATH . <Dl> <Dd> William Barret Travis </Dd> <Dd> Lt. Col. Comdt . </Dd> </Dl> </Dd>
<Dd> I am besieged , by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna . I have sustained a continual Bombardment and cannonade for 24 hours and have not lost a man . The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion , otherwise , the garrison are to be put to the sword , if the fort is taken . I have answered the demand with a cannon shot , and our flag still waves proudly from the walls . I shall never surrender or retreat . Then , I call on you in the name of Liberty , of patriotism and everything dear to the American character , to come to our aid , with all dispatch . The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily and will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days . If this call is neglected , I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor and that of his country . VICTORY or DEATH . <Dl> <Dd> William Barret Travis </Dd> <Dd> Lt. Col. Comdt . </Dd> </Dl> </Dd>
who said i shall never surrender or retreat
who said i shall never surrender or retreat
William Barret Travis
William Barret Travis