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    Acknowledgements

    This article would not have been possible without the help of several people. Many thanks go to Mr. Ralph Elders, Ms.
    Trudy Crews and the rest of the staff at the Center for American History in Austin. Their expertise and patience in navigating through the Center's holdings has been invaluable. Thanks also to David and Cait Pomeroy; David for his
    historical expertise and Cait for her editorial skills and her unique ability to beat me into writing in some sort of disciplined and coherent manner. Special thanks go to Elizabeth Glidden for her help in editing and in life.

    C.M. Yates, Director
    The Texian Heritage Society, Inc.