 Following the battle's conclusion, he was carried by row boat across Buffalo Bayou to the home of Republic of Texas Vice-President Lorenzo de Zavala in order to have his wounds treated and was then transported by boat to Perkins Island, which had a one-room hospital, where he recuperated for many weeks.Discharged, Steele made his way to Montgomery County, where he farmed and raised cattle.September 28, 1838, he married Mary Ann Powell.