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of Fanning and his Men. The particulars as given by him were published in last Evenings Star. I sent you a paper in todays Mail Care Mr Br:yan. I also enclose the Statement Cut from the paper. It Should be translated into Spanish for the special benifit of Santa Anna and his officers, for if they have any feelings, which we must very much doubt that they have of humanity-This bloody affair as ·related _by Sophan is Enough to Make their hearts Sicken and give them little hope of Mercy at the hands of the Texians, but a proof that too much has already been shown them.-The Packet brings dates from the City of Mexico to 26th June and Vera Cruz to 1st July, At which time there does not appear any revolutionary Move- ments to any Extent, but from private-letters was hourly looked for. I will cut out of the papers and Enclose such news as I think will interest you. I also forward you files of papers Via New Orleans. Some of Which May reach you. A dinner was got up here a few days since in Very hand- some Style, by the freinds of Texas in honour of the Honble: Col. Preston, 1 Genl. Hamilton-of South Carolina-Gen!. Ripley of Louisiana, and other distinguished persons, invited as guests, who have taken a Conspicuous Stand in favor of the Cause of Texas- The first were very Eloquent and Col. Preston gave it as his opinion that the Independence of Texas would be acknowledged on the opening of the next Congress and that it would become annexed to the United States, For said he fate has so fixed it and Man Cannot Change it. He further stated that had he not been Confident Genl. Jackson would have brought forward the Subject of lnde]?endence the last session he would have moved its acknowledgement and insisted upon Yes or No. etc etc etc.- I wish you Could have heard him he was all in all for Texas as [well as] Genl. Hamilton who was ready and offered up himself should the Cause require it. Col. Lewis Can give you particu- lars which can best interest You. He addressed the Company Much to the purpose as also did Genl. Swartwout-the tried friend of Texas, who pre• sided. In fact there was best feeling ana the party was large-I should think at least One hundred, and that feeling all for Texas- Our Mutual friend Treat will no doubt write you fully and· give you all the news of the day-and no One more Competent-I therefore refer to his letters and to the bearer ·of this Col. Lewis who can also give you Much interesting in• formation.- Your friends here are all well and hope the time may not be far distant when they will have you again among them. My wife is on a Visit to brother Dall's Baltimore to attend the Wedding of his Daughter Henrietta. Engaged since you was here. I think she was on here at the time you was at her fathers and that you did not see her. she was I know very desirous to see you and returned home in hopes to see you at her
isenator William C. Preston of South Carolina.
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