Santa Anna, Gen Antonio López de 3

Today in Texas History On the trail to Texas independence. Oct 5, 1835 - Before fighting had officially erupted, Mexican Presidente Antonio López de Santa Anna had realized that stronger measures were needed to ensure calm in Texas. He ordered his brother-in-law, General Martín Perfecto de Cós to bring approximately 500 soldiers to Texas. General Cós and his men arrived in Goliad after the battle at Gonzales. Having learned of the events at Gonzales, and realizing they were too late to help, the soldiers marched toward San Antonio de Béxar. Images: Antonio López de Santa Anna, General Martín Perfecto de Cós, Goliad, Gonzales, San Antonio de Béxar.