Refference to Book of Reports All of which is Most Respectfully Submitted by Your Very Obedt & Humb. Servt.
A. Brigham Auditor
(3622) [BURNET Lo BROWN]
[David G. Burnet to Captain Brown, .Marion, July 6, 1836, calling on him to come forthwith to Matagorda. J (3623) [LEWIS to PAGEOT]
July 6, 1836
Dear sir:
... The President was authorized on the last day of the session, to recognise the Independence of Texas, whenever he thinks it proper to do so, that is, he is vested with discretionary powers in relation to the matter. I refer to this because it is a subject which excites, at this time, some interest probably in Europe. It is my impression, however, that no steps will be taken in relation to the matter, before the next meeting of congress, when, in all probability, unless Mexico reconquers Texas, or gives pretty conclusive evidence of her ability to do so, I think its independence will be acknowledged by the U. States . . . .
[Wm. B. LewJSJ
[To A. Pageot Paris, France]
(3624]
[RUSK to HOUSTON]
Head Quarters, Guadalupe Victoria,
July 6, 1836.
Maj. Genl. Sam Houston
Dear General, Not knowing untill the present time where a letter would reach you, I have not previously written to you. After you left us, we took up the Line of march. Immediately after which I was ordered by the Secrelary of War "to march on in the rear of the Enemy, but not Lo approach near enough to produce any collision between the two armies, as it was the intention of
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