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Washington Globe, January 24, 1837Report on political affairs in Mexico, noting the return of former President Anastasio Bustamante from exile, the departure of U.S. Minister Powhatan…
Washington Globe, January 26, 1837Reprints report from New Orleans Bee on speculation of war between the United States and Mexico in the aftermath of the Texas Revolution. Suggests…
Washington Globe, January 27, 1837Reports of Santa Anna and Almonte's departure the previous day, and their plans to go to Norfolk. Also notes that Santa Anna has no power outside of…
Washington Globe, January 28, 1837Reports from Mexico about the arrival of Juan Manuel de Gorostiza, former minister to the United States, and belief that war will not break out…
Washington Globe, February 2, 1837Refutation of the anti-administration Intelligencer's stance on Santa Anna's order of executions at Goliad and opposition to the Texas Revolution.
Captain Josiah Tattnall, USNPicture of Josiah Tatnall as a United States Navy officer. In 1837, he captained the USS Pioneer that brought Santa Anna and Almonte back to Mexico.…
Letter, Sam Houston to Lewis CassLetter from Texas President Sam Houston to U.S. Secretary of War Lewis Cass, describing George Washington Hockley's mission of procuring weapons and…
Letter, Sam Houston to Philip DimmitHouston reports news of popular sentiment in the United States in favor of the Texas government, and news of Santa Anna's departure for Mexico.
Letter, Sam Houston to Manuel Eduardo de GorostizaHouston writes to Mexico's minister in Washington, suggesting that Santa Anna should accede to the annexation of Texas to the United States.
Letter, Sam Houston to William HardinHouston reports that he knows of Santa Anna's departure, and speculates on what will happen when Santa Anna arrives in Mexico.