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Letter, Sam Houston to John H. HoustonLetter from Sam Houston to his cousin in the United States, to be delivered by the party traveling to Washington with Santa Anna. Sam Houston asks…
Letter, Sam Houston to Catherine Duane MorganLetter to mother of Texas soldiers, noting that Texas typically receives news from Mexico via New Orleans, and that it is unknown what had happened…
Letter, Sam Houston to Anna RaguetOver a month after Santa Anna left Washington, Houston speculates about what had happened during Santa Anna's time in Washington. He suggests that…
Niles' Weekly Register, January 14, 1837Reports of Santa Anna's illness at Lexington, necessity to consult a physician, and resumption of his trip to Washington.
Niles' Weekly Register, January 21, 1837Reports of Jackson releasing his correspondence with Santa Anna to the U.S. Senate, and progress of Santa Anna's journey. Reports that Santa Anna met…
Expense report, William H. PattonPatton's day-by-day expense report for the trip to Washington.
United States Telegraph, January 6, 1837Reports that Santa Anna is waiting in Lexington, Kentucky, before continuing on the journey, due to his health.
United States Telegraph, January 9, 1837Reports from Texas, including mention of Santa Anna's objective in the United States: to secure recognition of Texas independence.
United States Telegraph, January 10, 1837Report from the Natchez Daily Gazette about Texas's reasons for the release of Santa Anna.
United States Telegraph, January 11, 1837Reports of a resolution introduced in the United States Senate to recognize the independence of Texas.