Long Expedition

Long Expedition
Location Texas Result Spanish victory in 1819 Filibuster forces are expelled from Texas Mexican victory in 1821 Texas is annexed to the first Mexican empire James Long shot and killed in custody Territorial changes Mexico retains control over Texas
Belligerents
Spanish Empire (Until 1819) First Mexican Empire (From 1821)	Long Republic
Commanders and leaders
Juan Ignacio Pérez Gaspar López	James Long
Strength
500 soldiers	300 soldiers 2 ships
Casualties and losses
5 dead	20 dead 62 captured

Republic of Texas Long Republic
1819
Flag
Status	Unrecognized state
Capital	Nacogdoches
Common languages	English, Spanish
Government	Republic
• 1819	James Long, President
History
• Established	June 22, 1819
• Disestablished	October 28, 1819
Preceded by Succeeded by New Spain Spanish Empire New Spain Spanish Empire

The Long Expedition was an 1819 attempt to take control of Spanish Texas by filibusters. It was led by James Long and successfully established a small independent government, known as the Republic of Texas (distinct from the later Republic of Texas created by the Texas Revolution). The expedition crumbled later in the year, as Spanish troops drove the invaders out. Long returned to Texas in 1820 and attempted to reestablish his control. In October 1821, Long was defeated by Spanish troops, captured and sent to Mexico City where he was killed by a guard.