Gen Martín Perfecto de Cós

Today in Texas History On the trail to Texas independence. Jan 06, 1836 - Santa Anna arrives at Saltillo, Mexico, just east of Monterrey in the state of Coahuila. In Saltillo, Gen. Martín Perfecto de Cós and his men from Béxar joined Santa Anna's forces. Santa Anna regarded Cós' promise not to take up arms in Texas as meaningless because it had been given to rebels. From Saltillo, the army had three choices: advance along the coast on the Atascocita Road from Matamoros to Goliad, or march on Béxar from the south, along the Laredo road, or from the west, along the Camino Real. Santa Anna ordered General José de Urrea to lead 550 troops to Goliad. Portraits: General Antonio López de Santa Anna, General Martín Perfecto de Cós, General José de Urrea.