and United States forces and are considered by some historians as the first broadside of the Texas Revolution. The following day General Martin Cos ordered the release of the Martha'''s passengers. In January 1836 the Ingham was sold to the Republic of Texas for $1,710 and Captain Jones was duly transferred to another command within the Revenue Service. The newspaper, the New Orleans Bee wrote about Jones, "his prompt and efficient action in the affair of the Montezuma, has taught a neighboring state a valuable lesson of respect for our flag..." and concerning the Ingham, the paper wrote, "the vessel is entitled to bear the best motto for a military public servant—SEMPER PARATUS." The United States Coast Guard would adopt Semper Paratus (always ready) as their motto in 1896. Subsequent careerIngham became the Independence in the Texas Navy, and was later captured by the Mexicans and renamed the Independencia''. Commanders of the vessel James Nicholson 1832-1834 Ezekiel Jones 1834-1836 References Morris-Taney-class cutters Schooners of the United States Two-masted ships Ships built by William H. Webb 1832 ships