Near Campsites of Louis-Michel Aury and Francisco Xavier Mina

Near Campsites of Louis-Michel Aury and Francisco Xavier Mina (HMKC7)

Location: Galveston, TX 77550 Galveston County
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Country: United States of America
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N 29° 18.655', W 94° 47.066'

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A bivouac in late 1816 and early 1817 for an oddly mixed group of soldiers from many nations joined in the common purpose of freeing Mexico from Spain. Under two spirited leaders— Mina (1789-1817), an impetuous young Spanish general, and Aury (about 1788-1821), a French privateer and soldier of fortune—the forces drilled while waiting reinforcements and the best time to strike. For six years Mexico had been trying to wrest power from Spain but lacked military leadership and supplies. These items the two young adventurers hoped to furnish. Aury had already been chosen by Mexican rebel leaders as "Commissioner" of Galveston Island, from which he preyed on Spanish shipping. At the campsite, Mina's cargo was stored in the hulk of an abandoned ship and, under a torrid sun, he set up tents west of "Galvez Town." Aury, from his store of booty, supplied all with excellent rations. On April 7, 1817, Mina's invaders sailed, with eight ships and about 235 men, for Soto la Marina; Aury stayed at Galveston. At first victorious, Mina moved inland but was defeated at Venadito on October 27. Three years later, having gained from early rebel efforts such as these, Mexico won her freedom.
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HM NumberHMKC7
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Year Placed1968
Placed ByTexas State Historical Survey Committee
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Date Added Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 at 11:06am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 326704 N 3243754
Decimal Degrees29.31091667, -94.78443333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 29° 18.655', W 94° 47.066'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds29° 18' 39.30" N, 94° 47' 3.96" W
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Area Code(s)409, 281
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 102 14th St, Galveston TX 77550, US
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