| Arroyo Seco Fight | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Republic of Texas | Comanche | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Henry Wax Karnes | Chief Essowakkenny | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 21 men | 200 warriors | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 1 wounded | 20 killed and 20 wounded | ||||||
The Arroyo Seco Fight was a clash between militia and Rangers of the Republic of Texas and a large Comanche war party traveling with Chief Essowakkenny, which took place on the Seco Creek in Medina County, Texas, on August 10, 1838.[1]
- ^ "The Comanches must tire of hostilies". Telegraph and Texas Register. September 1, 1838. Page 2, column 5, second paragraph below "Hon. David G. Benton".