February 26, 1836-The Alamo-Day 4

The Texians burned more jacales during the night.  It became apparent water at the Alamo would soon be a problem.  Although there was a well, it was not sufficient for the number of people now inside the Alamo, the garrison plus various others that sought safety there.  Water would need to be obtained from the nearby acequia for the time being.

A Norther blew in overnight reducing temperatures to near freezing.  In the early morning daylight, some of the Texian garrison proceeded outside the walls of the Alamo to obtain water and firewood.  A skirmish erupted with the Mexican troops under General Sesma.  Mexican casualties were sustained  due to the Texian’s cannon that fired in support.

An entry from the journal of Mexican Colonel Juan Almonte

FRIDAY, FEB. 26, 1836
The northern wind continued very strong; the thermometer fell to 39, and during the rest of the day remained at 60.
At daylight, there was a slight skirmish between the enemy and a small party of the division of the east, under the command of General Sesma. During the day the firing from our cannon was continued. The enemy did not reply, except now and then. At night the enemy burnt the small houses near the parapet of the battalion of San Luis, on the other side of the river. Some sentinels were advanced. In the course of the day the enemy sallied out for wood and water, and were opposed by our marksmen.
The northern wind continues.

And this I meant to post yesterday in addition to:

A two-hour engagement occurs when Santa Anna’s troops attempt to occupy jacales (picket and thatch huts) located near the southwest corner of the compound. Members of the garrison venture out and burn the jacales this night. Santa Anna’s soldiers construct artillery batteries south of the Alamo. James W. Fannin leaves Goliad with a relief column bound for the Alamo.

Sorry that this was not posted according to the time frame.  I find some items after I have made my post during my search.  I can't promise it won't happen again.