[2669] [FORSYTH to GOROSTIZA)
Department of State, Washington, April 9, 1836. The undersigned, Secretary of State of the United States, has received the note which Mr. Gorostiza, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the Mexican Republic, did him the honor to address to him on the 4th instant, accompanied by extracts from newspapers, showing that, in despite of the laws of their country, Felix Huston, Esquire, of Natchez, contemplated raising and equipping troops, and that a company was to be raised at the expense of the ladies of Nashville, to aid the Texians. Mr. Gorostiza also intimates that other projects, of a like character, are on foot in Tennessee and Kentucky, and requests that such measures as may he necessary to arrest them may be taken by this Government. Mr. Corostiza is aware that the attorney of the United States for the eastern district of Tennessee has already been instructed to prosecute any persons in his district who have offended, or who may offend, in the manner complained of. He will likewise be directed to do whatever may be necessary and proper to frustrate the schemes of Mr. Huston and the ladies of Nashville; and the attorneys of the United States for Mississippi and Kentucky will be enjoined to enforce the law against similar wrongdoers within the jurisdiction of their districts. The undersigned offers to Mr. Gorostiza renewed assurances of his most distinguished consideration. John Forsyth. His Excellency Senor Don Manuel Eduardo de Gorostiza, &c. &c. &c. (2670) [FORSYTH to SANDERS] Department of State April 9, 1836 Sir: It appears from an article of the western journal_s, containing what purports to be an extract of a letter of Fehx
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