The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 18, July 1914 - April, 1915 Page: 211
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British Correspondence Concerning Texas
an adjustment of the existing War by their friendly aid, resort
to other means for the accomplishment of this object. For a while
the hope of the establishment of a satisfactory Armistice was en-
tertained, during which time and while this hope appeared reason-
ale, this Government omitted any change in it's national policy.
In this situation matters remained until the recent meeting of the
Congress of the Nation, soon after which time it became very
apparent the Government of Mexico were indisposed to any amica-
ble settlement upon reasonable and admissible terms. The Texian
Prisoners were detained in captivity, contrary to the pledges given
by Santa Anna for their release, the friendly relations between
Great Britain and Mexico, were suddenly interrupted, by which our
hopes from that quarter appeared to be disappointed, intelligence
from our Commissioners beyond the Rio Grande engaged in con-
ducting the terms of the Armistice was of a very unfavorable
character, and the people of this Country tired of uncertainty
and delay naturally turned their attention to annexation, the door
to which had just been unexpectedly opened, as the most certain
remedy for existing evils. Under these circumstances, the Congress
of the Nation met and adjourned.
Their acts in relation to the subject have been committed to
to the care of the President under the sea] of secrecy. Whatever
has been done, therefore, in relation to this subject has been in
obedience to the requirements of their acts.
The Mission of General Henderson to the City of Washington
is immediately concerned with this subject, and should the Govern-
Inent of the United States yield it's assent to the assurances which
the Representatives of this are required to ask of it, the Government
of Texas will view the policy of annexation as the most proper one
left it, under all existing circumstances, at the present time, to
pu rsue.
In the earnest hope that this statement and explanation may be
entirely satisfactory to Hler Majesty's Government, .
Anson Jones.
To Captain Charles Elliot,
HI. B. M. Charge d' Affaires.
[Endorsed.] Inclosure No 2 in Captain Elliot's Secret Despatch
to the Ear] of Aberdeen. Galveston April 7th 1844.211
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