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1836 May 3, [S.] HOUSTON TOT. J . R SIC, [VELASC0f) 68 HEAD QUARTERS OF THE ARMY, l Camp San Jacinto, 3rd l\Iay, 1836. J "I have not the pleasure to know on what basis the Executive Government contemplate the arrangements with Gen.. Santa Anna, but I would respectfully suggest that so far as I have been enabled to give my attention to the subject, the following points should have. some weight. The recognition of the ·Independence of Texas should be a sine qua non.-The limits of Texas should extend to the Rio Grande, from the month. pursuing the stream to its most north west- ern source, and from thence north east to the line of the United States. Indemnity for all losses sustained by Texas during the' war. Commissioners to be appointed for ascertaining the fact. One Iex- ican, one Texian and one American. The guarantee to be obtained from the United States, for the fulfilment of the stipulation on the part of the contending parties. Gen. Santa Anna to be retained as a hostage, with such other officer as the Government may think proper, until they are recognized or satisfied hy the Mexican govern- ment. Immediate restoraticn of . Texian or :.Mexican citizens, or those friendly to the cause of Texa , who may have been retained, with their property. Instantaneous withdrawal of all the l\fexican troops from the limits of Texas, All property in Texas to be re- stored, and not molested by the troops or marauders in falling back. Cessation of all hostilitie by sea and 'land. A guarantee for the safety and restoration of Iexican prisoners, o soon as the conditions shall be complied with. Agents to be sent to the United States to obtain the mediation of that government, in the affairs of Iexico and Texas.''
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1836 May 11, S. HOUSTOir. ADDRESS TO THE OLDIER 89 "ON BOARD SCHOONER FLORA, l Galveston · Island, 11th l\Iay, 1836. J "The Commander-in-chief, havin(Y in consequence of his wound retired from aetive duty for the pre ent, earne tly reqne ts that the troops now on Galveston Island, and those which may hereafter arrive, will cherish towards each other mutnal confidence and respect, that they will render obedienc~ to the commands of their officer , and that the strictest order and subordination may be maintained. He has hear<l with regret that some dissatisfaction has existed in the army. "If it i connected with him, or his circumstances, he asks a special favor, that it may no lon°er exist. Texas has gained important and plendid advantages of late; her army has gained imperi hable re- nown-union will ecure the present advantage , and open the way ..,n no. 471. Reprinted from the Yew Orkcms B1tlletin of Julv 12. 1836. •in No. 471. Reprinted from the New Orleans Bulletin of July 12, 1836. 24-Llbrary.
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