The Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association, Volume 4, July 1900 - April, 1901 Page: 151
366 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.View a full description of this periodical.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
New Orleans Newspaper Files.
your remarks correct. I am fully assured of the honor and- good
faith of the present government, and the public may rely upon my
determination to nmajntain, as far as possible, the credit and faith
of the government, and warrant the oonfidence that the public have
placed in my pledge of the government credit.
"Yours respectfully,
"WM. BRYAN,
April 18, 1836. "General Agent for Texas."
From the Commercial Bulletin, June 14, 1836:
"The Texas armed schooner, Independence, commanded by
Charles E. Hawkins, seven days from Velasco, Texas, anchored yes-
terday below the Point and fired a salute of thirteen guns. P. W.
Grayson 'and James Collfingsworth, Esqs., cosne in her as passengers.
These gentlemen are clothed with full powers to negotiate with our
government for a recognition' of the independence of Texas, and will
leave tomorrow for Washington city with that view. If Congress
has not ere this recognized thle independent ce of Texas, we entertain
but little doubtb as 'to its consnumlm ation upon the arrival 'at Washing-
ton of the commissioners.
"Would that upon the joyful counmemnoration of our Fourth of
July we could at the same time rejoice in the effectual recognition
of the independence >of our sister republic of Texas."151
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This issue can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Periodical.
Texas State Historical Association. The Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association, Volume 4, July 1900 - April, 1901, periodical, 1901; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth101018/m1/165/: accessed March 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Texas State Historical Association.