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Teran was commissioned to carry out these enactments. It was no easy task; for it will be readily understood how impracticable it must have been for Mexico, where civil war was the normal condition, to make such a policy effective with colonists so advanced and powerful. Teran, however, began his difficult duty, entering Texas with a considerable force of infantry
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and cavalry, including presidial companies.[1] He appointed officials, and declared null and void, or at least suspended for reconsideration, a number of land grants made by the government of Coahuila.
- ↑ 15 The Mexican minister of war, in his report of April 1883 to congress, says that three battalions and a regiment, with artillery, etc., had been sent to the frontier of Texas to check Indian raids, and to bring under subjection the new colonies, which were already showing symptoms of restlessness. He advised the building of forts in Texas. Méx., Mem. Guerra, 1833, 8.
