[2890) [RUSK to BURNET] War Department Head Quarters army San Jacinto
26April 1836
To his Excellency D. G. Burnett President of Texas Sir,
I have not had time to finish my report of the action of the 21st. I need not say any thing of it until I send you the report, as you will doubtless hear the particulars. I should like to see you here much, the hour of victory particularly when three or four thousand of our enemies are yet in Texas should be the time of indefatigable exertion. I have great fears of a different course being pursued, the rock on which Texas has heretofore split begins to rear its cragged head above the foaming spray, I mean unhallowed ambition. Deliberate cautious and dignified steps are now more than ever necessary there is much to do, order must be given to our affairs, and for that purpose I think an immediate meeting of the Cabinet very essential. Truly your friend
Thos J. Rusk Sec'y al War
[2891] [SANTA ANNA to FILISOLA] [Private] My esteemed friend and comrade: As I am ignorant of the period I shall have to remain here, and you are retiring into the interior, I wish you to send me my equipage, that of my comrade Almonte, that of Castrillon, that of Nunez, and a trunk of my secretary, Caro, which is in the chamber, with those belonging to me, sending a confidential person with the muleteers and guide who will conduct them to this camp, and delivering him the inclosed safe conduct, that no accident may occur on the road. I recommend lo you to comply with my official orders, respecting the retreat of the troops, as early as it is possible. It is necessary for the security of the prisoners, and particularly for that of your affectionate friend and comrade, Antonio Lopez De Santa Ana. San Jacinto, April 26, 1836. To his excellency Don Vicente Filisola.
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