Millard Cope John T. Duncan Cooper K. Ragan F. Lee Lawrence John Ben Shepperd [Illustration: ★ TEXAS ★ CIVIL WAR CENTENNIAL COMMISSION] FOREWORD The Texas Civil War Centennial Commission has long felt the need for a booklet setting forth a brief history of Texas’ participation in the Civil War and the Confederacy. Many requests for such a publication have come from schools, organizations and individuals. We are proud to present “Texas in the Civil War” and feel that it will lead to an understanding of the true story of this period of Texas history. We are especially indebted to Dr. Allan C. Ashcraft, who prepared “Texas in the Civil War” at no cost to our Commission. Mr. James Wilkins of Tyler contributed the art work. A chronology appears on page 45 and was prepared by the Committee on Chronology. Professor John T. Duncan of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas served as chairman. This publication is dedicated as a memorial to all Texans who served in the Armed Forces of the Confederate States of America. Walter E. Long Chairman Publications of the TEXAS CIVIL WAR CENTENNIAL COMMISSION _Texas Civil War Centennial Program_ _Texas in the Civil War: A Resume History_ _Texas at Vicksburg_ published, jointly by the _Texas Civil War Centennial Commission_ and _Texas Historical Survey Committee_ PRINTED BY WEST TEXAS OFFICE SUPPLY, ODESSA, TEXAS CONTENTS