provided for in the treaty itself. He will merely add, that his Government is animated by the same sentiments with that of the United States, and, like that of the United States, wiIJ then not insist upon anything which cannot he sustained by reason and facts, according to the just interpretation of the treaty. The undersigned avails himself of this occasion to repeat to the honorable John Forsyth, Secretary of State of the United States, the assotances of his distinguished consideration. M. E. De Gorostiza Hon John Forsyth Sec. of State (3050] [HALL to BURNET]
New Orleans May 14, 1836
President Burnet Dear Sir
The account of the murder of Col Fannins men has created sensations of horror in all friends of humanity and 'tis hoped that Santa Anna will be made to answer for it. The treachery of the Mexicans is a common theme among the people, and they are very apprehensive that it will be practised even by the chief who is now in your power; the prevailing hope is that all the injuries suffered by the people of Texas (except the lives taken) will be repaired and that a lasting (if possible with such people) peace will be secured. We have been expecting by every arrival, your authority to obtain the Ten Thousand DolJars which is now between Mr Toby and Mr Bryan placed in such a situation that it can be used by neither of them. I therefore am prevented from making purchases of articles immediately wanted, from the opinion that I have risked more for the Government than I shall be sustained in, and the Government, by diverting their funds, have virtually abandoned this agency and the assurances given that all our responsibilities will be paid out of the first monies, is not sufficient to safisfy them of the security of their demands. There are several vessels loaded and loading with provisions &c. on private account for Galveston. Some Coffee and Sugar is about to be shipped by Mr. Conrad. So that I hope you will not suffer for
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