succeeded in evading the punishment that awaited them in that republic, but we hope that it will still overtake them. His Excellency, the President ad interim, who cannot see with indifference these aggressions that attack the sovereignty of the Mexican nation, has seen proper to command that the following articles be observed with regard to them. 1st. All foreigners who may land in any port of the republic or who enter it armed and for the purpose of attacking our territory shall be treated and punished as pirates, since they are not subjects of any nation at war with the republic nor do they militate under any recognized flag. 2nd. Foreigners who introduce arms and munitions by land or by sea at any point of the territory now in rebellion against the government of the nation for the purpose of placing such supplies in the hands of its enemies shall be treated and punished likewise. I have the honor of transmitting these instructions to you for their publication and observance." I have the honor of transmitting the forego.ing circular to Your Excellency for your information, assuring you of my sincere affection. God and Liberty Jose Maria Tomei Mexico, December 30, 1835. To His Excellency, the President, General-in-Chief of the Army of Operations, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Benefactor of his Country. [1669] [WILSON to HOUSTON]
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Independence 30th Deer 1835
Genl Sarni Houston Sir,
When I had the honour of seeing you on last Sunday, I expected to have remained u_ntill Monday, but business req_ui~ed my attention at home. You will please to send my comm1ss1on by Major Olham and will remain here subject to your o_rders which will at all times be faithfully executed by your excellenc1es obt. svt. Wm. C. Wilson ·
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