A Descriptive Account of United States Government Documents Pertaining to the History of United States Diplomatic Relations with Mexico, 1821-1846 Page: 79
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Butle to Forsyth, 2 feb,, 1836, JeCOrd rop 59.
Butler encloses a note rxf the Minister of foreignn Affairs,
oso Monasterio declaring all vessels flying the Texas flag
will be treated as pirates, an another note declaring all
Texas vessels flying a flag of the -ce Colors as the United
States, but with a cross and the 1824 insignia are likewise
to be treated as pirates.
Butler to Forsyth, 8 Feb.., 1836; received 18 Mar., 1836,
Record Group 59. Butler sends an extract from El Diario del
obierno for, 7 february, 1836, tht attacks the U.S. for
allowing Texas vessels to enter New Qrleans and for giving
assistance to the Texans. The Mexicans threaten to close
their ports to .$.5. vessels because so many Texas ships fly
the U.S. flag until they are close enough to attack and then
hoist the Texas flag.
Butler to 1orsyth, 23 Jar., 1836; received 6 April, 1836
,ecord Group 59. Aexico has received infori-ation that Santa
Anna will force Texas to submit. The latest rumor has
General martinn Perfecto de Cos with the main army nearing
San Felipe in the Austin settlement.. Both political parties
in the capital speak of success, but none yenture to predict
the outcome. Butler reports that the 'vice-president has died
and Santa Anna will be recalled fro', Texas.
Stephen F. Austin to Jackson, 15 April, 1836, Jackson
Papers. Austin writes an impassioned plea for fellow Amer"
icans to join with Texas against the barbaric Mexican army
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Kelly, Melody S. A Descriptive Account of United States Government Documents Pertaining to the History of United States Diplomatic Relations with Mexico, 1821-1846, thesis, May 1976; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503978/m1/82/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .