Capture of Santa Anna: General Houston is victorious...

Item # 702095

May 28, 1836

NEW YORK OBSERVER, May 28, 1836

* Battle of San Jacinto victory
* Capture of Santa Anna
* Texas Revolutuion
* War of Independence

Page 3 has an article: "Texas - Capture of Santa Anna & Defeat of the Mexican Army Confirmed" which notes near the beginning: "...the news of the victory of Gen. Houston over the Mexican troops, and the capture of their General, Santa Anna, President of the Republic of Mexico, are confirmed. The battle of the 21st April will be memorable in history..." with much more.
Four pages, large folio size, good condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

background: The capture of General Antonio López de Santa Anna on April 22, 1836, was a critical turning point in the Texas Revolution, following the decisive Battle of San Jacinto the previous day. After leading a surprise attack on Santa Anna's camp near the San Jacinto River, Texian forces under General Sam Houston swiftly overwhelmed the Mexican army in a brief but intense battle lasting only 18 minutes. Santa Anna, attempting to flee the chaos, disguised himself in civilian clothes but was soon captured by Texian soldiers. His capture marked the collapse of the Mexican Army's efforts to suppress the Texian rebellion. In exchange for his freedom, Santa Anna agreed to sign the Treaty of Velasco on May 14, 1836, which promised to recognize Texas' independence and withdraw Mexican forces from the region. Although Santa Anna signed the treaty under duress, and Mexico's government later repudiated it, the event effectively secured Texas’ independence and dealt a crippling blow to Mexico's control over the region, shaping the course of Texan and Mexican history for years to come.