3/21/1801: Famed mustanger and filibuster killed

[Craig Tx]

On this day in 1801, Philip Nolan, mustanger and filibuster, died at the hands of Spanish troops.

It was not his first visit to Texas to acquire horses. He was also known to be carrying on illegal trade with the Indians. He left Natchez at the head of a body of well-armed men in October 1800 and made his way to the area north of Nacogdoches. He then proceeded to a now-unknown Central Texas site, where he erected a small fortification, including some corrals, and began capturing mustangs. He was killed at his fort on March 21, 1801, by troops from Nacogdoches sent out to intercept him. His men, captured and tried, spent years in prison for their part in Nolan's final expedition, the precise nature of which has not been satisfactorily explained.

[Winter Hawk]

Learned something new today!  Only "Filibuster" I knew of was in the Senate, so I looked it up.  There were three definitions, two relating to government but then there was 3) An adventurer who engages in a private military action in a foreign country.

Thanks Craig!

~Kees~

[Craig Tx]

You're welcome!

[BEAVERMAN]

Well thanks Craig and Kees, you 2 learnt me sumpn also!

[Two Steps]

Add one more ditto to Kees statement.