Greg Casaretto
on April 10, 2021
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Today in Texas History
On the trail to Texas independence.
Apr 10, 1836 – General Antonio López de Santa Anna traveling south along the west bank of the Brazos River trying to find a crossing. He stops briefly at Madam Powell’s place. Sesma and Tolsa continue to cannonade the Texians. Gen. Filisola arrived at the AtasCósito crossing of the Colorado with the baggage & equipment. Gaona’s position still unknown.
The interim Texas government is still dealing with matters of the new Republic at Harrisburg.
Twin Sisters (cannons) are in transit to Texian Army at Groce’s. Difficult trail due to weather, water soaked prairie and not well travelled.
From the dispatches of Alexander Horton, Sam Houston's aide-de-camp:
"General Houston received a dispatch from Captains Baker, Kimbro, Wallace and Sutherlands stating that their position opposite San Felipe is quickly becoming indefensible. The enemy’s cannon has compromised the position. Thus far there has only been one casualty. The enemy is actively building barges in preparation of an assault upon the position and the Captains request permission to fall back. Houston has not responded as of yet to the request.
"It is becoming apparent that we must begin to act. A sizable Mexican force withdrew from San Felipe a few days back and was seen marching south. Obviously they are looking for a lower crossing on the Brazos. The situation with Capt. Wiley Martin and his defense of the Scroggins, Thompson and Old Fort crossings is not known. Martin was expecting to be reinforced by volunteers up from Velasco and Brazoria, but there is no confirmation of such reinforcement and that he will be able to hold those lower crossings. The Mexican General Urrea is known to be along the coast and might cross the Brazos further south at Velasco or possibly Brazoria and surprise Martin from the rear. Until General Houston decides what to do next, we can only drill and prepare ourselves for battle."
Portraits: General Antonio López de Santa Anna, General Vicente Filisola, and General Sam Houston.
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