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Arrest of Nacogdoches Officials
- When
- November 22, 1826
- Where
- Nacogdoches
Edwards supporters arrested local officials in Nacogdoches, charging them with oppression and corruption, escalating tensions before the formal declaration of independence.
On November 22, 1826, Colonel Martin Parmer and 39 Edwards colonists entered Nacogdoches. They arrested alcalde Samuel Norris, Sepulveda, and the commander of the small Mexican garrison. The group charged these officials with oppression and corruption, marking a significant escalation in the conflict between Edwards's faction and established residents.
Sources
- Fredonian Rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Haden Edwards Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-15
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