Gen Antonio López de Santa Anna 3

Today in Texas HistoryOn the trail to Texas independence.Apr 01, 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.Portraits: General Sam Houston and General Antonio López de Santa Anna.