She always carried a Bowie knife, was almost executed for forgery, and told Sam Houston he couldn’t take her Oxen.

Resources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pamelia_Dickinson_Mann

https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fma35

https://www.navasotaexaminer.com/article/lifestyle/outrageous-pamela-mann

Pamelia Mann: Legendary Houston Hostess