Carved on the east front of the monument is: “DEAD ON THE FIELD OF HONOR”
Below which, in bold relief is a Lone Star, surrounded by a wreath of oak and laurel leaves.
Near the top of the shaft is a polished band, upon which are cut two stars on each front and one above the band on the east front. These represent the nine who fell in the battle.
[Illustration: Brigham monument, marking the graves of eight of the nine dead at San Jacinto.]
[Illustration: Marker at site of Santa Anna’s surrender at San Jacinto.]
is recorded the statement of General Houston:
“_This morning we are in preparation to meet Santa Anna. It is the only chance of saving Texas. From time to time I have looked for reinforcements in vain: We will only have about seven hundred men to march with besides the camp guard. We go on to conquer. It is wisdom growing out of necessity to meet the enemy now. Every consideration enforces it. No previous occasion would justify it. The troops are in fine spirits and now is the time for action. We shall use our best efforts to fight the enemy to such advantage as will insure victory though the odds are greatly against us._
“_I leave the result in the hands of a wise God, and rely upon His providence._
“_My country will do justice to those who serve her. The right for which we fight will be secured, and Texas free._”
Below this is inscribed: “REMEMBER THE ALAMO”
On the south front beneath the heading: “THE DAY AFTER THE BATTLE”
is the report of Thomas J. Rusk, Secretary of War:
“_The sun was sinking in the horizon as the battle commenced, but, at the close of the conflict, the sun of liberty and independence rose in Texas, never, it is to be hoped, to be obscured by the clouds of despotism. We have read of deeds of chivalry, and pursued with ardour the annals of war; we have contemplated, with the highest emotions of sublimity, the loud roaring thunder, the desolating tornado, and the withering simoon of the desert; but neither of these, nor all, inspired us with emotions like those felt on this occasion! There was a general cry which pervaded the ranks: Remember the ALAMO! Remember LA BAHIA! These words electrified all. Onward was the cry. The unerring aim and irresistible energy of the Texan army could not be withstood, it was freemen fighting against the minions of tyranny and the result proved the inequality of such a contest._”