[3771] [MILLER ET AL to HOUSTON]
[July 22, 1836] .
The undersigned officers and soldiers of the Regular Army having almost unanimously chosen Major Genl. Sam Houslon, who led them to victory on Lhe plains of San Jacinto, do request the bearer Maj. George W. Poe, to slate to you our sincere wish lo have your presence in the Army, and authorise the officer who bears this, to express to you our feelings and views on this subject.
W. P. Miller l\"lajr. [and signed by llS other officers and men]
[3772)
[SANTA ANNA to HOUSTON]
General Sam Houston
Columbia July 22nd 1836
Much esteemed Sir Embracing the opportunity offered by Capt. Geo. W. Poe-I send you copies of the agreements into which I have entered with the Cabinet of Texas and also of the letters that I have directed to President Jackson & General Urea in order Lhat you may be informed of their contents. Besides the light these documents afford, the same Capt., bearer of this will inform you of all the particulars that have embarrassed my departure for Mexico, which in my opinion you can easily remove wilh your influence in order that Texas may owe you its complete happiness-Your return has appeared to be very apropos al the same Lime very important because it seems to me your voice will be heard & properly respected.-All that I have said to President Jackson I repeat to you on this occasion. By ordering my prompt return to Mexico according to the agreements you will do the greatest service to Texas as was your intention from the beginning although your good wishes unfortunately were not complied with on account of your absence which is to be deplored- Hurry yourself then to come among your friends lake advantage of the favorable time that presents itself & believe me in all circumstances your affectionate & very grateful servant.
Anto. Lopez de Santa Anna
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