Glory hunter yearned to fight Mexico again

By the first of Junw 1837, the demobilized majority of the Texas Army was either headed for home or looking for work in the Lone Star Republic, much to the dismay of a reckless general who wanted to fight another round with Mexico. The quick victory at San Jacinto robbed hundreds of American volunteers of their share of the glory. Having not come all the way to Texas to toast other heroes, they…