His forces were later routed at the Battle of Izúcar by Mexican rebels under the command of Mariano Matamoros but again distinguished himself at the Siege of Cuautla in 1812, gaining promotion to the rank of Brigadier.
His forces were later routed at the Battle of Izúcar by Mexican rebels under the command of Mariano Matamoros. His forces again distinguished himself at the Siege of Cuautla in 1812. His forces again were gaining promotion to the rank of Brigadier.