Reading the following excerpt from William B. Travis's letter:

"To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World...I am besieged...The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword...I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty...to come to our aid...If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible...Victory or Death."

Which of these did Travis state in his letter?

A
that he was forced to surrender

B
that the enemy had not yet arrived

C
that the enemy was forced to retreat

D
that he would fight until he won or died

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