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THE AUSTIN PAPERS
-1- Snuffers. 1 Box of candles. Regulations of the U. S. in relation to the four Departments of State, Treasury, War and Navy. Elliot's Diplomatic code- Story on the Constitution of the United States Kent's Commentaries. Form Book, containing such forms as are used in the U. S. for Civil Commissions, Credentials and other State Documents-Land Laws of the U. S. 2. Large trunks· for the safety of the public archives-- l Piece of green baize for table covers, etc.- Silk and wrapping paper; convenient quantity of each- Blotting paper etc. 'l Large Portfolios Civil Code of Louisiana-
SAM HOUSTON TO ANDREW }ACKSON 1
(Private)
Columbia Texas Nov. 20 th 1836 •
DEAR Sm
Genl. Santa Anna has been released and when liberated it is his wish to go to Washington and there to consummate his pledges given to this Gov- ernment. He is free and will enjoy the desired escort of Col Hockley Maj Wm H Patton (my former aid-de camp) and Col B. E. Bee That his great object is lo enter into such an arrangement with the Presi- dent of the U. States, as will place Texas in the position which is desirable for her to enjoy I have no doubt. I have dispatched an accredited agent or Minister plenipotentiary to you which will doubtless arrive before Genl. Santa Anna can reach Washing- ton. My great desire is that our country Texas shall be annexed to the U. States and on a footing of Justice and reciprosity to the parties. It is policy to hold out the idea (and few there are who Know lo the contrary) that we are very able to sustain ourselves, against any power, who are not impotent, yet I am free to say to you that we cannot do it Do not under- stand me as yielding to any unfounded apprehensions in behalf of Texas- Whenever I see that the crisis has arrived I will repair to the van of danger and show to the world, that I can act, and fall as a man. Whatever of unpleasant forebodings meet my view, is matter of great distress. lt is not my individual hazard or difficulties that I regard but it is to contemplate a country so nearly redeemed that may be lossed by re- missness in the friends of liberty or by the want of forecast in those who are coordinate powers with me! To witness the fairest portion of the Globe cast on the hazard, more uncertain than "a die" must awaken in the patriot 1 From Austin's letter book, in file of July 4, 1836. A copy.
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