The presidio of San Antonio de Bexar, present-day San Antonio, was at the center of Spanish defense of western Texas and was founded in 1718. Luis Antonio Menchaca was captain of the garrison there and owner of one of the oldest and largest land grants in Texas.
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The presidio of San Antonio de Bexar, present-day San Antonio, was at the center of Spanish defense of western Texas and was founded in 1718. Luis Antonio Menchaca was captain of the garrison there and owner of one of the oldest and largest land grants in Texas.
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