(3285) [HUBBELL lo -----J
Velasco June 4, 1836. 1 have but a few moments to inform you and others of the state of things here. We arrived al Galveston on the 30th May, and on the 2nd were ordered lo repair to this place where we arrived on the same evening on board the Ocean. We found the place in great confusion in consequence of lhe Cabinet having sent Santa Anna on board of a vessel to send him home, for the purpose of having a treaty ratified wruch was made by them. The people were opposed to his going, but l1ad not an individual commissioned to he their leader. On the morning of the 3rd instant, I came forward as their leader and formed my company equipped for service and sent to the Cabinet to have him (Santa Anna) and his suite brought to shore. - There was at first some objection, but they at last complied, and I now have him and suite in my charge. He was delivered over to me to night, and I am at this time on duty with a strong guard under my command. Gen. Cos, and four or five hundred Mexicans, are still on Galveston Island as prisoners. H. A. Hubbell. [3286) [JACK to HOLZENGER]
State Dept. velasco 4 June 1836
'fo Colo Juan Jose Holzenger Sir
In reply to Your note of this morning I am instructed by the President to say to You that an order will be given for the restoration of Your baggage by forwarding it to any point which you may designate As to the piece of Artillery and the six men spoken of in Your note I am instructed to inform You that this government will be responsible to Yours for them, and their return cannot at this time be expected
With the highest consideration I have the honor to be
Very Respectfully Your obt Sevt W H Jack Sec of State
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