Other colonists demanded their release. Not wanting to be mistaken for outlaws, colonists wrote their complaints in a set of Resolutions.
Anahuac Disturbances and Turtle Bayou Resolution
They imprisoned Travis and Jack!
Yeah!
At least we captured some of Bradburn's men on our way here!
Let's write some resolutions to state our demands while we wait for the others!
Conventions of 1832 1833
The Law of April 6, 1830, angered Texans and they knew they did not want to abide by these new rules, but they also knew they would have to go about making a petition responsibly.
We want American immigration!
I'll send the petition to Santa Anna!
And Texas to become a separate Mexican state!
SFA's Arrest
Austin wrote a letter to the Tejano leaders in San Antonio suggesting the establishment of a new state government.The letter was intercepted as Austin was returning home.He was arrested and accused of treason, but never formally charged or tried in court.