Correction and Retraction: This article previously indicated that August Hoffmann died in the 1862 Nueces Massacre (also known as the Battle of the Nueces). Subsequent research has confirmed that August Hoffmann survived that tragic event and went on to live a long and productive life, contributing significantly to the growth and development of Comfort and the Kendall County area. The author regrets the error, and the original article has been retracted in the interest of historical accuracy.
Please read the corrected and expanded article: August Hoffmann: A German-Texan Survivor of War, Principle, and the Hill Country Frontier.
