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Vásquez's expedition to Texas
Part of The Mexican conflicts with Texas 1839–1843
DateMarch 5, 1842 - March 7, 1842
Location
Result

Mexican victory

Belligerents
Mexico  Texas
Commanders and leaders
Ráfael Vásquez John Hays [1]
Strength
500 - 700 100 - 120[2] (Inaccurate data)

The Vasquez expedition to Texas was an expedition by General Rafael Vásquez against the Republic of Texas in 1842.

The invasion

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On March 5, 1842, Vásquez occupied San Antonio[3] with approximately 700 men.  The Texans, not being strong enough to control the city, evacuated without a fight when Vásquez demanded his surrender.  He took San Antonio, raised the Mexican flag and declared Mexican laws into force.[3]

Aftermath

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Vásquez left on March 7 and crossed the Rio Grande back to Mexico;  His invasion was considered a looting or a guerrilla raid and was one of the events that led to the Somervell and Mier expeditions.[4]

References

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  1. ^ History of Texas from Its First Settlement in 1685 to Its Annexation to the United States in 1846. Steck-Vaughn. 1855.
  2. ^ History of Texas from Its First Settlement in 1685 to Its Annexation to the United States in 1846. Steck-Vaughn. 1855.
  3. ^ a b Association, Texas State Historical. "Vásquez, Ráfael". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
  4. ^ "The Mier Expedition by George Lord". 2010-12-05. Archived from the original on 2010-12-05. Retrieved 2024-05-01.