Who begged Santa Anna to spare the lives of the Texans held prisoner at goliad?

James Fannin, the commander of the Texian forces at Goliad, and his men were captured after the Battle of Coleto. As they were held prisoner, Fannin and his troops hoped for mercy, and several appeals were made to General Santa Anna, including a notable plea from Fannin's friend, Colonel James Bowie, who requested clemency. Ultimately, however, Santa Anna ordered the execution of the prisoners, leading to what is known as the Goliad Massacre.