Thirty-two men from Gonzales and Goliad arrive at 3 a.m. to reinforce The Alamo. James Bonham returns on his attempt to secure reinforcements. Travis sends out his last known letters. Mexicans advance artillery position within 200 yards of The Alamo's north wall. Santa Anna holds a council of war and lays out his plans for taking The Alamo by storm.
Mexican troops assemble after dark and prepare to move into position for the dawn assault.
Bombardment ceases to help lull Texians to sleep. Travis sends James Allen out as the possible last courier. Nearly 600 Mexicans are killed or wounded, all the Texian defenders slain. Fourteen women and children, a Negro slave and a Mexican prisoner are spared. Construction started on the present Alamo chapel.