Texas, now entirely desolate, "were acting under the direction of the Mexican government and troops which have lately been driven from Mier, Rhinosa and Comargo," by the Federalist revolt. These troops, reported Hendrick "were to have made a descent upon Béxar and Goliad, but were prevented by the intervention of the French at Vera Cruz and the insurrection of the federalists."[45] 45. Ibid., Jan. 18, 1839. |