WRITINGS OF 5AM HOUSTON, 1836 425 use utmost vigilance and not suffer a surprise nor permit any unnecessary encroachment upon them or their property. Sam Houston, Commander in Chief. lJ{a1·nes Pcipers,- Archives of the Texas State Library. To THOMAS .J. RusK 1 ;Head Quarters of the Army, Camp San Jacinto, rd May, 1836. I have not the pleasure to know on what basis the Executive Government contemplate the arrangements· with Gen. · Santa Anna, but I would respectfully suggest that so far as I have been enabled to give my attention to the subject, the following points should have some weight. The recognition of the Independence of Texas should be a sine qua non. The limits of Texas should extend to the Rio Grande, from the mouth, pursuing the stream to its most north western source, and from thence north east to the line of the United States. Indemnity for all losses sustained by Texas during the war. Commissioners to be appointed for ascertaining the fact. One ·Mexican, one Texian, and one Ameri- can. The guarantee to be obtained from the United States, for the fulfillment of the stipulation on the part of the contending parties. Gen. Santa Anna to be retained as a hostage, until they[the terms] are recognized or ratified by the Mexican government. Immediate restoration of Texian or Mexican citi- zens, or those friendly to the cause of Texas, who may have been retained with their property. Instantanious withdrawal of all the Mexican troops from the limits of Texas. All property in T'exas to be restored, and not molested by the troops or maraud- ers in falling back. Cessation of all hostilities by sea and land. A guarantee for the safety and restoration of Mexican prisoners, so soon as the conditions shall be complied with. Agents to be sent to the United States to obtain the mediation of that govern- ment, in the affairs of Mexico and Texas. 1 Telegravh and Texas Reg-iste1·, October 25, 1836; Crane, L-ife of Seim Houston, 106-107; C. E. Lester, Sam H011st o11, 134-135. TO WILLIAM CHRISTY 1 Headquarters of the Army, Battleground of San Jacinto, 4th May, 1836. To William Christy, Esq. 2 Dear Sir- With the most lively emotions of pleasure and ap- probation, I become the organ of acknowledgements from the
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