Santa Anna prisoner, and the remnant of the Mexican Army are retreating before us as rapidly as possible. I think there will not be much more fighting, hut it will be some time before peace can be made. It is impossible to say what effect the defeat of Santa Anna will have in Mexico hut I feel confident that the nation will consent to recognize our Independence. We shall however not neglect in preparations for prosecuting the war vigorously in the enemies country, in case they are not willing for a peace. You have probably received ere this my last letter giving you some account of Thompsons fortunate escape, a more particular account of which and his sufferings he will give you himself ere long. I left him at Galveston Bay in good health, where he will remain until I return, which will be in a week or two. You must know that our Govt. have been very hard pressed for funds and what little they could raise was necessary to keep the army from starving. We in the Civil Department have postponed our claims since our success our credit is rising. We are now negotiating for a loan and shall soon have funds. In the mean time to supply my immediate wants, I came here for the purpose of drawing on you through Thompson and Grant, hut as I had lost your letter in which you tell me to draw through them, Grant refused to accept a draft unless I would get some one here to guarantee him. I have accordingly drawn a Bill of exchange for 300 dolls. in favor of R. Pitkin & Co. who have kindly endorsed it for me, and Grant has given me the money. The bill is drawn at sight. I trust that you will by no means suffer the endorser to have any trouble with it by neglect, as it is an act of kindness on their part for which I feel very grateful and would not for twice the amount have them troubled with it. I think that business will commence with us in a month or two more prosperous than ever, and that a good stock of goods would do well. I shall write again in a day or two and will write more fully on the subject. Allen left here yesterday for the North via the River. Mr. Lusk I presume is at home as I learn nothing of him here. I saw Handy a few days before leaving Texas. He was well. My love to mother, brother, sisters, all friends. Yours affectionately in haste E. M. Pease
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