CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — On Thursday the Alamo Letter Society gifted the Nueces County Courthouse a replica plaque that contains the words of the famous "Victory or Death" letter like the original at the historic site in San Antonio.
The letter was written by Lieutenant Colonel William Barret Travis in 1836! The bronze plaque that presents his words weighs over 200 pounds highlights its importance to the Texas revolution.
Co-founder of the Alamo Letter Society Bill McNutt said you will soon see the replicas in all 254 counties throughout the state.
"This is only the third county in Texas to have received this gift so we got 251 to go, so we are so proud of this county, of your county Judge Connie and most importantly our Alamo Letter Society Chairman Chester," McNutt said.
Nueces County Judge Connie Scott said the courthouse proudly accepted the replica and admires its message for Texans.
"As Texans we are very proud to present this letter to display this letter here in the courthouse," Scott said. "You know the essay that was written for it, the movie that's gonna be shown at Cole Park, its just an exciting time it's something we are very excited to be a part of."
The movie "The Alamo" will show at Cole Park on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
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