others, have great weight with me. Please present my respects lo Col Thorne & Col Nixon and address me al Washington for which place 1 set out today. With the highest respect Sir, I have the honor lo be Genl. Sam Houston Your friend & obt Scrvt.
Geo. C. Childress
[2078) lFORSYTH lo CASTILLO!
Department of Stale, Washington, February 13, 1836. The undersigned, Secretary of Stale of the United Slates, has had the honor to receive the note of Mr. J. M. de Castillo y Lanzas, Charge d'Affaires of the Mexican Republic, dated the 4th instant. The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Mexican _ Republic having, Ly his communication of the 19th of Novcmber last, thought proper lo address himself directly lo the undersigned concerning the differences with Texas, the undersigned deems it unnecessary, al present, lo continue a correspondence with Mr. Castillo on those subjects. In pursuance of the intention expressed in his nole lo Mr. Castillo, of the 14th ult. the undersigned has made Mr. Ellis, who will soon be in Mexico, the bearer of the answer of this Department lo the communication of the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Ellis has, also, been instructed to acquaint the Mexican Government that he is ready to pursue the furlher discussion of the business at the Mexican capital, if it should be thought necessary. The undersigned will, however, be happy to renew the discussion with Mr. Castillo, if, in the opinion of the Mexican Government, there should be imy sufficient reason for such a course, and if l\fr. Castillo should be specially instructed to that effect. The undersigned renews lo .Mr. Castillo the assurances of his distinguished consideration.
John Forsyth.
Senor Don J.M. de Castillo y Lamrns, &c.&c.&c.
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