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Transfer of command misfires in Republic of Texas army
On this day in 1837, Brig. Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston was wounded in a
duel by Brig. Gen. Felix Huston. Johnston had been sent by President T. J.
Rusk to replace Huston as commander of the Texas army. Huston considered
the lack of confidence in his leadership such an affront that, in spite of
his esteem for the senior officer, he challenged Johnston to a duel.
Johnston's wound was so severe that he was unable to take command.
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