murders aboul cightc,in miles from N.icogdochcs. Thnsc murders, if they have been pc)rpclralc)cl, (which is likely), were committed scvcnly miles wilhin the Mexican lcrrilory, and have happened very apropos if Rusk should lie driven castward. Should this turn out so, and his retreat he upon Nacogdoches, the consequences are obvious. The friends of peace hope that Gaines will h:ive the good sc.~nsc to stay where he is: lhc sort of game he is made to play for others is wdl unclcrsloorl here. I Unsigned! [3580) I BRYAN lo BURNET I
Agency of Texas New Orleans [June, 1836 J
His Ex D G Burnell the President of the Republic of Texas Sir
By lhc Schooner Julius Ceasar I forward a Trunk sent by request of the friends of Santa Anna & Coss, and which wc arc assured contains only ncr.c!ssary Clothing. I reserved the right before agredng lo forward it of a slricl examination of it contents, as I prefer the Government should examine it. It is sc~alccl up and placed in charge of C:.1pl Lighthurn & C:alc Uordcn with orders to delicver il only Lo lhe orders of your Excellency. The usage of war authorize your Agenls Lo grant this favour. [t devolves upon the Government lo see thal our conriclencc has not been abused, as it comes from the supposed Mexican agents here. Your Excdlcncy will prcccivc th1~ necessity of a strict examination of its conte nts I have the honour tu be &c Yours Respticl fully Wrn Bryan Agent for Texas
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