Battle of Coleto Creek
On March 19, 1836, Fannin led the Texans on a retreat from Presidio La Bahia (which Fannin had renamed Fort Defiance) and destroyed everything which they did not take with them. Transporting nine cannons and over 500 spare muskets, Fannin's forces were also heavily laden with supplies and baggage. The column traveled about six miles when Fannin ordered a halt to rest his animals. At about 3:00pm, Mexican cavalry appeared. The Texans immediately formed a hollow square with their wagons and cannons placed in each corner for defense as Gen. Urrea's forces attacked. After a fierce battle, the Mexicans lost about 100-200 killed and wounded; Texan losses were 7-9 killed and 60 wounded. But facing overwhelming odds, Fannin and his troops surrendered the next day, at the Battle of Coleto.
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