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April 1, 2024 10:39 am

Today in Texas History On the trail to Texas independence. Apr 1, 1836 – Sam Houston and the Texians continued to rest, and wait for the two cannons, known as the Twin Sisters, to arrive from Cincin... View MoreToday in Texas History On the trail to Texas independence. Apr 1, 1836 – Sam Houston and the Texians continued to rest, and wait for the two cannons, known as the Twin Sisters, to arrive from Cincinnati, Ohio. They also continued with their military training. Santa Anna continued his march toward San Felipe de Austin to join Ramírez y Sesma, who was camped in the area around Columbus, before crossing the Colorado River and pursuing the Texians eastward toward the Brazos River and Groce’s Landing where they were camped. The Mexican Consulate, Manual E. de Corotiza in Washington, DC, refuses the claims for payment of debt to Americans by the Republic of Texas explaining to federal officials that Texas is in rebellion. The Texas Revolution is financed mainly through gifts and loans made to the Republic by American individuals. Houston’s Texan army arrives at Croce’s retreat (near present day Hempstead) 20 miles north of San Felipe and begins to set up camp. The Texans will be there two weeks training and preparing for the battle with Santa Anna. From Alexander Horton's, Houston's aide-de-camp, dispatch of that day: "Inspector General George W. Hockley has written T. R. Rush, Secretary of War, to report the arrival of our army to this place. It is a secure and effective place with excellent water from a nearby lake. We are located about three-quarters of a mile from Col. Groce’s ferry and are in a position to cross the Brazos if the need should occur. The steamboat Yellowstone is presently at Groce’s taking on cotton and General Houston has ordered that it be taken in charge of for the use of the army, whether for crossing or rapidly descending the river to confront the enemy. Major Cooke is on board and has taken command of the vessel. "The general camp orders have been relaxed during our movement, but will be reinstated as soon as the men have rested, washed their clothes and arranged their arms. One death occurred as we crossed Mill Creek due to his exposure to snow (?) and cold. The spirits of the men are otherwise generally high. Because of the rains and the poor condition of the roads, the enemy, if it desires to follow us to this place, will take several days at best to arrive, and we will be ready, "A few cases of measles have been reported and a hospital has been established on the other side of the Brazos in order to reduce the risk to the rest of the army."

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