of the War upon Mexico, and teach a barbarous and savage enemy a clue respect for the rules of civilized Nations. I have the honor to be, With great respect, your obedient servant, Thomas J. Rusk Brig. Gen. Comm'g Texian Army (4054) [BALDWIN to PERRY]
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Louisville August 23rd 1836
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Your Kind favour was recived on the 17th instant I am truly Glad lo hear that You Still have Santa Ana in Custody and hope that You will not permit him to delude Your Vigilance and give liberty lo Such a monster and what he can promise himSelf at Your hands is to me a mystery. Yesterday Sunday the 22 Capt Thurston formerly of this place left with his Company for Texas I gave them a Card Blanch on one of my Boals as far as the Mou th of the Ohio from thence the were lo proceed pr St B Bankehill I believe they were all Smart active men and may be of Service lo You all in the Whole. latest news from Penn. brings the pleasing news that all the friends enjoy uninterupted good health. I have nothing lo Communicate of import. But if Santa Anna was to visit Ky he would Gel a warm reception. Nothing less than burning al the Stake will apease the wrongs that the Sons of Ky has met al his hands Could not there be Some expedition Sent from You by Good Sea Vesel propeled by Steam on Some of the Citys in Mexico it is rumoured here that the City of Tobasco could be made an easy conquest if So Why nol Send Some one there The Vesels can be had that will carry 500 men with ease if this force would answer the purpose the old Mexicans might be annoyed by it this only Figuratively Speaking Give my love lo all My Aunt and Cousin Mr Austin My Wife Joines me in love lo You l Remain
Your Nephew Rt Baldwin Jr
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