of my return lo Mexico, as it was agreed upon. The excitement has gathered strength with the return of the Mexican Army to Texas. Such is the present slate of affairs. The duration of the war and its disasters arc therefore necess.irily inevitable, unless a powerful hand interpose lo cause the voice of reason to be opportunely listened to. It appears to me, then, that it is you who can render so great a service to humanity, by using your high influence to h.ive the aforesaid Agreements carried into effect; which, on my part, shall be punctually fulfilled. When 1 agreed to treat wilh this Government, it was under the conviction that for Mexico lo continue the war, was unnecessary. 1 have acquired correct information of this country, of which I was ignorant four months back. I am sufficiently zealous of the interests of my country not to wish for her that which is most suitable. Always ready lo sacrifice myself for her glory and welfare J would not have hesitated to prefer suffering torments or death, rather than consent to any arrangement whatever, if by such conduct an ad,•antage had accnaed to i\lexico. My f uU conviction that it is more expedient lo settle the present question by political negotiations, is, finally the sole motive which induces me to agree sincerely lo what has been stipulated. In the same manner do I make to you this frank declaration. Be pleased, then, to favor me with like confidence: afford me the safisfaction of preventing evils near at hand, and of contributing lo do the good which my heart dictates: let us establish mutual relations lo the end that your Nation and the l\'lexican may strengthen their friendly ties and both engage amicably in giving existence and stability to a people that ,\fish to figure i.n the political world; in which they will succeed within a few years, with the protection of the two Nations. The Mexicans are magnanimous when treated with consid- eration! I will make known to them with purity of intentions the reasons of conveniency and humanity which required a frank and noble conduct, and I do not doubt Chey will adopt it, when conviction has worked upon their minds. This manifestation will conviencc you of the sentiments which animate me, and of those with which 1 have the honor to he, Your very devoted, ohedien t Servant A true translation. Anto. Lopez de Santa Anna. Velasco 8th July 1836. Edward Gritten
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