In 1831, the colony of Gonzales requested a cannon for defense that was granted by the Mexican authorities. This cannon was a Spanish made bronze six-pounder. The grant had one condition; the cannon had to be returned when asked. By 1835, the political climate had changed in the area and Mexico had asked the Texians to return the cannon. The Texians response: “Come and Take It”. This led to a Mexican military response against the Texians with the colonists producing a flag of a white field with stitching of a black star, a cannon, and the words: COME AND TAKE IT. The Texians faced off ...
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