'Victory or Death' Letter On Display at The Alamo

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(KCEN) -- The iconic "victory or death" letter written to the commander of the Alamo is now on display in the Alamo until March 7.

The letter returned to the national shrine for the first time since the 13-day siege at the mission back in 1836.

The letter is considered by many to be a Texas treasure and a symbol of American patriotism.

It was written by Col. William Travis during the siege at the Alamo and was returned to San Antonio for the first time since it was dispatched by Travis seeking reinforcements during the battle against Mexican forces 177 year ago.

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