J l-1. C Miller urging the prompt demand of these individuals. Co. Ugarlechea in consequence of such pressing advice, anticipated the order which should have originated from Genl Cos lo Col U promptly communicated this acl lo Gcnl Cos, asking his approbation which he as promptly received. The worst features in this, lo me painful state of things, have arisen since Mr. Gritten left here, especially the "sine qua non" or condition precedent lo all pacific negotiations, between Texas and the United Stales, also the positive order from the Supreme Government to Col U, on non compliance, forthwith to march with all his cavalry, into Texas, and in this way execute the order himself, a reply to this demand is hourly expected, by express, from San Felipe, 1 have therefore, with the advice of our American friends here, in which Col. U. decidedly concured, concluded lo send for my colleague Mr. Gritten, without whose knowledge and assistance 1 cannot advance, a step further. Copies of all the correspondence of your commissioners, have been and will he, faithfully preserved. This will prove that in all our negotiations for Texas, we have been governed by prudence and an unchangeable regard for the honor and justice of her citizens. Upon this subject, our last letter, the knowledge of Mr. Drown Mr. Turner and Mr Pease will fully satisfy you. I will here acid, that I am firmly of opinion, that if the mission be persevered in Texas will receive a speedy modification of the tariff, and a new Post Office organization, in this opinion I am sustained, by the most respectable and intelligent people here. I should now return to Mina but for the strong advice of our American friends here, not lo do so al present. Judge Hood and Mr. Millon have been with me, for a number of days, and will be able to give you many interesting details. I have received much support from the Judge in all matters · of public concernmenl. Again the want of commissioners for making titles for lands, lo unprovided colonists is severely fell. The law passed upon this subject last spring, has made the most ample and liberal provision in these cases. No commissioner has ever been appointed under this law. I have procured copies of this and several laws unknown in our municipality yet very important to colonists and land holders. These laws among other provisions, provide for the appointment of a commissioner in each department of Texas. The present Governor will appoint them on application from
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