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Arrest in Saltillo
- When
- January 1834
- Where
- Saltillo
Mexican authorities arrested Stephen F. Austin in January 1834 in Saltillo, suspecting him of inciting insurrection and encouraging political reform.
The government believed Austin was pushing for Texas independence and supporting calls for self-government. This arrest followed his travel to Mexico City in July 1833 to meet Vice President Valentín Gómez Farías.
Sources
- Stephen F. Austin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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