San Antonio and the Secessionists, 1861-1862: From the Reminiscences of Maj. Gen. Zenas R. Bliss

Abstract

Published for the first time, this is an image of some of the officers of the Eighth Infantry who were taken as prisoners of war by Texas troops at San Lucas Spring on May 9th, 1861. From left, Lt. James Judson Van Horn; Lt. Royal Thaxter Frank (seated); Brevet Lt. Col. James Voty Bomford, Sixth Infantry, who was on leave traveling with the column when taken; Lt. Zenas Randall Bliss (seated); Lt. William Graham Jones. This picture was probably taken in San Antonio in 1861. Bliss was a prisoner of war in Texas and Virginia until he was exchanged on April 5, 1862.

The Mission of the American Board in Syria : Implications of a transcultural dialogue

“…(Figure 5) 2. "Our policy has been a contracting not an extending policy" 284 mission. 285 "American medicine at the time was hardly 'scientific'; doctors still bled patients for all manner of ailments so that the American doctor had little edge over the native practitioner," writes historian robert l. daniel.…”

“…But it will be impossible for any one to continue with us long without knowing what we believe to be the truth and our reasons for that belief. 284 The openness proclaimed by Bliss in this often-cited speech must, however, be read with the last sentence in mind. The college's reason for existence was the Protestant faith.…”

“…283 In 1843, the remaining money in the fund was paid out to the children's guardians. 284 The missionaries hoped that Gregory would be taken in by a mission family, and that Yaʿqub would pursue a practical career, but they wanted to invest in John's continued education. 285 The missionary Thomson reported that twenty-six dollars was spent on new clothing for the boy.…”