Today in Texas History
On the trail to Texas independence.
Jan 14, 1836 - Sam Houston arrives at Goliad to seize control of the Matamoros expedition. J.C. Neill, commander of 78 men at the Alamo, pleads for supplies. Philip Dimmitt, commandant at Presidio La Bahia, resigns his post and heads for Gonzales, after James Grant strips Goliad of its supplies. Peyton S. Wyatt assumes command.
Portraits: Sam Houston, J.C. Neill, Presidio La Bahia
In Album: Greg Casaretto's Timeline Photos
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