Long Expedition

Republic of Texas Long Republic
1819
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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.