Episode 2 of 2

Spanish Military Response

When
September 1759
Where
Comanche territory
Part of
Founding of Mission Santa Cruz de San Sabá

The Spanish government authorized a military expedition against the Comanche in 1759.

In retaliation for the destruction, Spanish authorities authorized an expedition in 1759. In September, Colonel Diego Ortiz Parrilla led 500 soldiers and Apache braves into Comanche territory to punish the attackers.

Sources

  1. Mission Santa Cruz de San Sabá Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-06

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