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WRITINGS OF SAi\•I HOUSTON, 1844
Done at ·washington, this sixth day of July A. D. 1844, and of the independence of the Republic the ninth. [Seal] By the President: Sam Houston Anson Jones, Secretary of State 1 P1·ocla.mations of the Presidents, Rep-ublic of Texas, Texas State Li- brary. The No1·theni Standm·d, July 24, 1844.
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To ANSON JONEsl Grand Cane, Trinity River, July 8th, 1_844
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Dear Jones,- I had the pleasure to 1·eceive your letter by Dr. Hill. I believe I have nothing to suggest in relation to the despatches to Colonel A. Smith, unless it be to ascertain the sum and substance of the correspondence between England and France on the subject of Texas and Mexico. Let him, so far as practicable, ascertain what they propose to do in our behalf, and let him refer the same to this Government. We are not in a situation to make any pledges until we know absolutely what they propose to do. We will try hereafter to keep the jockey word when we have got it. (What boot will you give us?) I enclose you a letter from Mr. Van Zandt, in which he announces having sent his resignation to you. You will accept it in the most courteous terms, and express to him the confidence of the Executive in his patriotism and integrity. You will direct him to hand over to Mr. Raymond~ the papers of the legation when he is ready to leave Washington. I also forward yot1 a letter from Mr. Raymond of that legation, until we have an opportunity of meeting. I have not heard of our man, Major Chenoweth/ but what you tell me of him. I wrote a letter to the East yesterday by Capt. Beall. I also wrote a letter to Gen Taylor, enclosing a copy of one from Gen. Murphy,- the original I send to you. I am exceedingly anxious to get to Houston and Washington. I will endeavor to see Gen. Murphy on my way up. Gen. Howard,· 1 the new Charge d'Affaires, was Inspector-General of my staff when I was Governor of Tennessee, and we are particular friends. Until I arrive no appointment will be made to supply the place of Mr. Van Zandt. I would not have been un,villing to have gratified his desire to remain in the event of a called session, only that I am very much opposed to contingencies, and I am satisfied that his interests will be better advanced by his return.
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