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.
Sherman's service during the Texan Revolution led to him being granted significant land as a token of appreciation from the Texas legislature. He returned home to Kentucky to recruit more soldiers for the Texian army after becoming Colonel of the cavalry unit.