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Today in Texas History On the trail to Texas independence. Oct 16, 1835 - While Dimmitt supervised the Texian forces along the Gulf Coast; Austin led his men towards Béxar to engage Mexican General Martín Perfecto de Cós and his troops. Confident that they would quickly rout the Mexican troops, many Consultation delegates at San Felipe de Austin chose to join the military. Unable to reach a quorum, the Consultation was postponed until November 1. The Texians paused 25 miles (40 km) from Béxar. Austin sent a messenger to Cós giving the requirements the Texians would need to lay down their arms and "avoid the sad consequences of the Civil War which unfortunately threatens Texas". Cós replied that Mexico would not "yield to the dictates of foreigners". Dimmitt sends out scouting parties from Presidio La Bahia towards Fort Lipantitlán near the banks of the Nueces River in nearby San Patricio to determine Mexican troop strength. Images: Stephen F. Austin, San Antonio de Béxar, General Martín Perfecto de Cós, The Consultation location at San Felipe de Austin, Presidio La Bahia, location of Mexican Fort Lipantitlán (2). Unfortunately, I am unable to find an image of Phillip Dimmitt.