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Some leaders and groups--considered
radicals at the time--wanted complete and immediate independence
from Mexico, and were ready and willing to fight for it. Unlike
the organized Mexican army, the Texas forces were formed from a
number of such small groups, and Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin
were often preoccupied with keeping these diverse factions from
starting a war with Mexico prematurely.
One of the radical groups was formed in Lynchburg, Texas, by William
Scott. To create a flag for his company of volunteers, Captain Scott
commissioned an Italian immigrant to paint the chosen design on
a piece of blue silk. The company of 30 men reported to San Felipe,
the capital of Austin's colony, and were sent to join Colonel James
Fannin's men.
By the end of 1835, sentiment in Texas for a complete
break with Mexico was overwhelming. In November, the Mexican navy
began regular attacks on the ships sailing to and from Texas, and
word was received that Santa Anna was forming an army of thousands
to invade Texas.
Public meetings were held in Nacogdoches, Goliad and Brazoria, and
at each a resolution was adopted calling for complete independence
from Mexico. On December 10th, the Council of the Provisional Government
called for an election on the first of February throughout Texas
to select delegates who would meet a month later, declaring independence
and forming the new government of the Republic of Texas.
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