Three small iron cannons of one-pounder caliber and less were brought to the Alamo around 1762 and mounted over the main gate for defense against a feared Indian attack. All three remained in San Antonio through 1836. One was mounted on the roof of the convent and used by the Texans in the 1836 battle. All three were buried by the departing Mexican army after the battle. All three were subsequently rediscovered and two are in the Alamo collection today.
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