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Originally posted by AggieSigmaNu361
...Speaking of the Masonic history of Texas. Isn't there a rumor that Sam Houston permitted Santa Anna to live after the Battle of San Jac because they were both Masons? I thought i heard that somewhere.
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Here's a better explanation about why Santa Anna was spared (it wasn't because he gave the sign of distress or other signs, words or tokens identifying himself as a Mason). Go to http://www.grandlodgeoftexas.org/san-anna.html. This article was written by a Past Master of Holland Lodge #1 (the oldest Masonic lodge in Texas) and grandson of Sam Houston.
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