punishment, although he had borne, during this transaction, a commission from the Mexican Government itself. With regard to the request of his excellency the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the l\'lexican republic that the commander of the San Felipe might be prosecuted, the undersigned has the honor to state that the courts of the United States are freely open to all persons within their jurisdiction who may consider themsdvcs to have been aggrieved, in contravention of our laws or treaties; and the undersigned need not say that neither foreigners nor citizens have any reason to clistrust their integrity or wisdom. It seems from the reports of the attorney of the United States at New Orleans to this Department, that Lieutenant 0. Camps had given a proof of his confidence in them by causing, of his own accord, proceedings to be instituted against Captain Hurd, which are still pending. In conclusion, the undersigned has the honor to assure his excellency the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Mexican republic, that the President will continue to regard this case with an anxious desire to preserve unimpaired the friendly relations between the two countries, so far as may be compatible with the national honor and the due administration of the laws. The undersigned embraces this opportunity to offer his excellency the acting l\'linister of Foreign Affairs of the Mexican republic the assurances of his most distinguished consideration. John Forsyth. To his excellency the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Mexican republic. [1950] [McKINNEY to ROBINSON]
Quintana, Jan. 29, 1836
To James W. Robinson, Gov. of Texas
Dear Sir:
It seems that our commissioners have sold Texas lands for fifty cents per acre to raise money for the present emergencies of Texas. If selling land should be resorted to raise means, a relinquishment of the purchases made by us (By McK & W) and our
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