In August, Sherman became colonel of the cavalry of the new Republic of Texas and returned home to Kentucky to recruit more men for the Texian army. For his services in the revolution, he was granted large tracts of land as a token of gratitude by the legislature.
After becoming Colonel of the cavalry for the newly formed Republic of Texas in August, Sherman returned to Kentucky to enlist more soldiers for the Texan army. He received generous land grants from the legislature as recognition for his service during the revolution.