I never did approve of the principle that was adopted as lo Santa Anna when he was firsl taken I think he merited death, and that the country ought not to have been compromised to save him, nor do I approve of the acts of the Cabinet in this, and other things, but I would not on that account do any thing to overturn our civil govt. I will always resist such an attempt so far as I can- As a Texian I have no sympathies are all for the people of Texas and I have labored faithfully lo serve them regardless of myself or popularity as the past and also this Santa Anna's letter proves. I shall return to Velasco and cooperate all I can to carry into effect the plan of campaign which has been adopted. In doing this I shall also be slandered because it will be used against me by those who are opposed to the Matamoras expedition, and also because it will retard my visit to the Army and the false reports which have been circulated against me will remain uncontradicted, except by this letter which I must beg the favor of you to communicate to Generals Green and F. Huston and lo the officers and men so far as you can conveniently- I am also very anxious to see you, the friendship we formed in lime of my ill health before Bexar, is I assure you unabated on my part and strengthened rather than diminished by absence- I feel truly grateful to you for the services you have rendered Texas S. F. Austin [3923) [BONNELL to GAINES] Nacogdoches, August 9, 1836. Sir: Mr. Menard has returned from the Shawnee nation, and also Mr. Panlallion, the person sent among the Cherokees lo gain information. 1herewith forward you a copy of the protection granted Mr. Pantallion by Mr. Menard, and countersigned by myself, that, in the event of his falling into the hands of the Texian party, his safety might be secured. It is marked A. It is very necessary that the part that Mr. Panlallion has acted should remain an en lire secret, as otherwise his life would be in extreme danger, and his future sen~ces of no avail.
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