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Travis joined the Texas garrison at the Alamo, which at that time was under the leadership of Jim Bowie and Col. James C. Neill. Neill was in charge of the regular Texas army, and Travis reported to him on February 3. Bowie commanded a group of volunteers. Shortly after this Neill left Bejar because of a family illness and Travis was left in charge of the regular army troops. At first his authority was split with Bowie, but Bowie became ill and Travis became the main commander.
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Davy Crockett arrived at the Alamo with 12 Tennessee Mounted Volunteers
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Santa Anna arrived at Bejar with the first part of his army and the siege of the Alamo began.
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Read Travis' Famous LetterTravis wrote his famous letter to "the people of Texas and all Americans of the world" requesting reinforcements. In the coming days, there were several more requests by Travis for reinforcements.
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Travis drew a line in the sand and gave every man the choice to cross the line and join him in a fight to the death to defend the Alamo. All but one man crossed.
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Battle TimelineTravis died during the early part of the battle with a bullet to the head. He was observed on the ramparts firing in defiance. In a matter of hours, all the American defenders were killed and the Mexicans claimed the victory.
