Twin Sisters Repro2b

Today in Texas HistoryOn the trail to Texas independence.Apr 13, 1836 - Gen. Sesma joined Santa Anna at Old Fort from San Felipe. Sesma arrived. SA learns that the Texan government is at Harrisburg. Changes his plans to attack Houston at Groce’s Ferry and instead to capture the government. Gen. Filisola finishes crossing the Colorado at AtasCósito. Still no word from Gaona. Urrea took possession of Matagorda at 10 AM. Town was abandoned but the warehouses full of material. Twin sisters finally arrive at Groce’s Ferry and are turned over to Lt. Col. James Neill. A company of nine men were assigned to each cannon. The guns were unpacked and assembled. Additional shot was prepared. The crews began drilling on firing and reloading the guns. From the dispatches of Alexander Horton, Sam Houston's aide-de-camp: "The army has completed its move across the Brazos at 1 PM this afternoon and is preparing to march. General Houston holds few in his confidence at this time. The two six pound field pieces have arrived and have been assembled. Though few and small in size, I am sure that we can make them effective weapons for our cause. "The General continues to fight rumors and makes a call for all freedom loving citizens to fight. Another open call was sent out this morning. Even Rusk issued a call for volunteers and to avenge the deaths of our murdered countrymen. It is estimated that the enemy does not exceed nine hundred men in this region and none are as far as the Trinity, as previously claimed. The General has likewise sent a dispatch to his friend Chief Bowles of the Cherokees in the Redlands urging them to remain neutral in the conflict. Word has been received that the Coushatta are assisting members of the runaway scrape as they travel through that region. "A letter from the Acting Secretary of War was received today with unfavorable remarks about the conduct of this campaign. General Houston exercised great control in responding to those that would criticize without the knowledge of the true circumstances. The spectators would demand certainty and miracles yet retain their distance from the realities of the situation. One would wonder who was the worst enemy, the invading army or the critical politicians. "General Houston has directed our scattered forces to assemble at the house of a settler named Donoho. It is apparent that we will be traveling east, to what objective is unknown." Photos: Location of Donoho Plantation historical marker and replicas of The Twins Sisters.