Ah yes - the name

I had to add "yep she was a prossy" for anyone from Texas that came across the site, or me. I didn't want to get a "uh, excuse me - but were you aware that the Yellow Rose of Texas was actually a prostitute...?" from any of the smart asses out there.

So yes, I am well aware that many claim the Yellow Rose of Texas was a prostitute that slept with both Sam Houston and Santa Anna. Her name was Emily West, and she was an indentured servant taken to Texas from New York by James Morgan. Rumour has it that Santa Anna was so taken by Emily when he came across her at San Jacinto Bay that he rerouted his entire army to that area and set up camp. Emily then helped a messenger to escape and inform Sam Houston's army of the Mexican's position. Later when the Texan's attacked, Santa Anna was caught in a compromising position in a tent with Emily and tried to escape in her clothing.

Of course most of the stories are rumour and speculation; but Texans hold "The Yellow Rose of Texas" in pretty high regard for her part in winning the battle against the Mexicans.