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The Spanish authorities decided in 1729 to abolish the presidio, Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de los Tejas, which protected the East Texas missions. The presidio near present-day Douglass was unnecessary, the government said, because of the peaceful demeanor of the Indians.
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The Spanish decided to close most of the missions because they were very worn down, a safety hazard, and were not being used. Hope this is useful