and the causes which impelled us lo lake up arms; and the critical situation in which we now stand. You will approach the authorities of our Mother Country, either by yourselves, or confidential friends; and ascertain the feelings of the Government towards Texas, in her present attitude. Whether any interposition on the part of that Government in our favour can be expected, or whether in their opinion, any ulterior move on our part would to them, be more comendable and be calculated to render us more worthy of their favour, or whether by any fair and honorable means, Texas can become a member of that Republic. lf not, if we declare Independence, whether that Government would immediately recognise and respect as an independent People Receive us allies, and form with us a treaty of Amity both offensive and defensive. If not, if we declare Independence, whether that Government would immediately recognise and respect as an independent People Receive us allies, and form with us a treaty of Amity both offensive and defensive. If all should fail on the part of the Government, or a refusal to inlermeddle in our difficulty, You will immediately notify this Government whether good or bad, of your success, and govern yourselves accordingly On the failure of success with the Government, you will redouble your energies in arousing the sympathies of the Patriotic citizens of the Norlh lo rally to our assistance. You will correspond with this Government regularly and keep it advised of all the movements you make connected with your mission. You will appoint in New Orleans a faithful agent to attend to the prompt forwarding of your letters. You will write in duplicate and order one to be forwarded by the Land MaiJ by way of Fort Jessup and the other by waler, or if circumstances should require by different mails by land. You will use the following address, To his Excellency [Henry] Smith, Governor of Texas, Seat of Government-Texas, or if any change should be necessary you will be notified. You letters from this Government will be put under the proper address directed lo the City of Washington United States where you will have an agent lo fonvard them to any point which you may please lo direct. A majority of You will consult and concur in all important matters relative lo your mission. You will receive from this Government advices from lime lo time, respecting your du ties as agents in their behalf. You will be expected lo remain there until recalled or until
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