TITLE

NOVEMBER 2, 1949

AUTHOR(S)

Stone, Ron

PUB. DATE

January 1984

SOURCE

Book of Texas Days;1984, p185

SOURCE TYPE

Book

DOC. TYPE

Book

ABSTRACT

The article deals with the diplomatic relations of Texas with the French Legation under diplomat Alphonse Dubois de Saligny in Austin. The diplomat has aired his feelings about his preference to serve in New Orleans than in Texas. When the animals of pig owner Richard Bullock grazed on the grounds of the French Legation. Then, a French servant killed a Texas pig. Thus, Bullock's response was to beat the servant. Because of the incident, Saligny broke diplomatic relations with the republic.

ACCESSION #

21474856

Tags: EMBASSY buildings -- Texas;  DE Saligny, Alphonse Dubois;  DIPLOMATIC & consular service;  BULLOCK, Richard;  GRAZING;  INTERNATIONAL relations;  TEXAS -- History

 

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