James Talarico: “Four months later, Santa Anna's army destroyed Elijah's…”

“But when James Kerr was unable to attend the convention, it was unimpressive Elijah, who was called upon to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence. He risked everything to defy a tyrant. His service came with a sacrifice. Four months later, Santa Anna's army destroyed Elijah's home, leaving him, his wife and their six children destitute. That day, Elijah sent a letter to his neighbors. He wrote, Any duty that my bodily strength would enable me to perform, either in public or private, that would advance the cause of Texas, I feel anxious and ever ready to perform.” (03:01–03:12)

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