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is what I hope to attain by my conference with the cabinel al Washington, conciliating at the same time all interests. Convinced as I am that Texas will never reunite with Mexico-I am desirous on my part to improve the advantages which may offer, and avoid the_sacrifices-which will occur- should an imprudent attempt -be made to reconquer this country-which has hitherto proved more detrimental-than beneficial-consequently re- ducing the Texian question to this single point the regulation of the limits between the U States and Mexico, which you are aware has been pending many years--and which may be fixed at the Nueces-at the Bravo del Norte or any other boundary it may be decided on at Washington-thus avoiding disagreeable discussions--which might delay the definite termination of .. this question-or cause a difficulty between two friendly Nations- Thi_s in substance is a plain safe and Speedy mode of terminating this important matter-and as all are interested, it becomes necessary that you facilitate my journey to Washington with the least possible delay In regard to the stipulation in the secret treaty that my journey should be direct to Vera Cruz-'-there should be no surprise when the reasons are known why I first go to Washington City-and in the event of sending by way of the latter-I would desire that Messrs. Hockley, Patton and Bee should accompany me--whom you can commission for that purpose should it meet with your approbation- I conclude by repeating to you what I have said in writing and verbally- That my name already known to the world-shall not be tarnished by any unworthy action; Gratitude is characteristic of me-and consequently you will have nothing on your part to repent of- To you-I owe my existence, and various other favors which are deeply impressed on me--and which I will endeavor to reciprocate as they so justly merit- ANTO L. DE SANTA ANNA If you have no use for Genl Jacksons letter-I will thank you to return it by Majr. Patten-
SAMUEL SwARTWOUT TO AusTIN [New York, November 7, 1836. See Calendar.]
AUSTIN TO HENRY MEIGS
Columbia, Texas, Novr. 7 th 1836
(Confidential)
HENRY MEIGS ESQ. New York MY DEAR SIR
I have not written to you since my return from the U. S. for various rea- sons-- I arrived the 29th [27th] June and w~nt up the country and out to
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