are refunded and the residue equally divided-that is for his services he gets half the profits.- I would unite with you (my advances not exceeding two thousand dollars for which you may draw on me) or you if you prefer make the advances & adventure on my own account- But if nothing of that kind be done-send a messenger who is trusty at my expense-let him be dcscrect. Texas will certainly be ceded-perhaps by the time you get this-but with almost absolutete certainty before very long- all lands would probably rise tenfold-
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T. J. Green
[Addressed:] Messrs. Coleman & Ward [2298]
[GREEN to JACKSON]
Near Crow's Ferry, Lou. March 11, 1836. Dear Sir: The undersigned being personally known to you, take this hurried opportunity while upon our way to Texas, to write you, that you, as the head of the army of the United States, may have such information therein as we have come this moment in possession of, it is this: A Mr. Wm. Palmer, a gentleman who we learn to be of truth, living in the vicinity of Fort Jesup, informed us that a blank commission came on a few days since from General Santa Anna, to a citizen of the United States of that neighborhood, authorizing him to proceed to the Indians up Red river, and stir them up lo attack the upper settlements of Texas; that soon after this a Spaniard arrived at the house of this individual from the interior; and they went off, it is supposed, to effect General Santa Anna's views. Such as it may become your duly to act in this matter is best known to yourself. Permit us to subscribe ourselves most respectfully, . Your obedient humble servants, To the President of the United States. [Endorsed:] Tho. Jd. Green. Referred to the Secretary of War, that he cause orders lo be forthwith given to the commanding officer at Fort Jesup, to arrest all individuals who under the orders of General Santa Anna, arc engaged in exciting the Indians to war, and to notify all
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