[3652] [GOROSTlZ.'-'\ lo FORSYTH]
Legation Extraordinary of the Mexican Republic to the United Stales:
Washington, July 9, 1836. Sir: Having been assured that some new commissioners of the so-called Government of Texas (Messrs. P. W. Grayson and James Collingsworth) are abou L lo arrive in this federal city, and as they may, perhaps, in order lo give greater weight lo their negotiation, bring forward some agreement which General Santa Ana may have concluded since he was made prisoner of war qn the field of San Jacinto, I consider it my duty to communicate lo you, ~Ir. Secretary of State, as it may not have as yet been seen by you, for your information, an official copy of the law promulgated on the 20th of ~fay, last, by the .Mexican Congress, the third article of which precisely provides for this case, by declaring aU such agreements void ab initio. I avail myself of this opportunity, Mr. Secretary of State, to renew to you the assurances of my distinguished consideration.
M. E. de Gorosliza.
Hon. John Forsyth, Secretary of Stale. (3653)
[HOUSTON to HARRIS]
Ayish Bayou, 9th July 1836
Sir,
Having been informed that you have in several instances received as substitutes for able bodied men, persons who are incapable of military duty this is to inform you that no person can he received as a substitute unless he has been previously examined by a Surgeon and has his certificate that he is as fully capable of bearing arms as the person for whom he serves. He must also be approved by the Captain as it is entirely a military act and not connected with your office-my informant also slates that a number of substitutes entirely unarmed (as required hy _Law) have been recd. hy you-when the person furnishing the substitute co~1ld have armed them, but you did not require it of ther!l-for which your property will be held responsib·lc for their necessary equipments.
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