[2044) [BUTLER~ FORSYTHJ
[Anlhony Buller, Mexico CiLy, to John Forsyth, Washington, D.C., February 8, 1836, discussing opinions of Mexican leaders Lowards Texas and the United Stales, and slating: "Santa Anna therefore (Lhrough his agent and inslrumenl Gen. Tomei) aJthough al the distance of 200 Leagues rules and directs every movement here; and no decision on any important question is given unlill Genl. Santa Anna has been consulted."] [2045] [PEASE to HANKS]
San Felipe Feb 8th 1836
Dear Sir
I had hoped before this lo have been on way to meet you at New Orleans, but my health has been very poor since you left, which has prevented my starling hitherto, and now matlers are in such a bad situation here, that at the pressing solicitation of the members of the Council, present, I have consented to remain with them until the Convenlion meets. Smith conlinues to act whenever he has an opperlunity and is emharrasing the Government be every means in his power. Houston aids him so far as he dare. We have not had a government since you left and no prospect of one until we adjourn to Washington which will be about two weeks. The trial you know must be allendcd lo before the convention and unless I do remain they will be without a Secretary or have one who can he of no service. Under all the circumslances I have thought it my duty to forgo my own private interest for the present to be of some service to the public for which my reward will probably he kicks & curses, which is the reward of public officers in Texas generally. I hesitated sometime before corning to this determination, fearing that it would enterferc with your arrangements - but have finally yielded - and hope that my failure will not he any serious injury Lo yourself. Col. Barrells heallh is very poor so much so that it is somewhat doubtful whether he will be able to allcnd before the convention So far as 1 have heard the next convention will by no means
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