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For the reasons suggested, the undersign- ed deems it his duty respectfully to inquire of Mr. Donelson whether, under such cir cunstances, calculated to excite the reason- able apprehensions of the people of Texas, and especially to disturb the tranquility of the settlements along her western frontiers, it would not be alike proper and consistent for inc United States to extend its protection to this republic2

 The people of Texas would regard the presence of the requisite force on their from tiers in no other light than as an act of jus tice and friendship properly accorded during the pendency of the measures Ill progress for annexation, and as an indication of the aid instlv due them in the completion ofthe con- sttutional steps yetnecessary 10 their admis- sion into the Union.

 The performance of the condition required by the U. States, of Texas, in acting upon the terms of the overture for annexation, ne- cessarily subjects the people of this republic to very onerous expenses, the burden of which operates with far greater severity in of the non-payment oi the sums due to this government from the United States, for claims arising in the cases of Sniyely and the coIlectoral districts of Red river.

 The undesigned cannot for a moment en- tertaia the belief that the United States will require that Texas shall alone sustain these burdens; and especially, in the event of re- newaI of war by Mexico, that this republic will be expected to bear exclusively its bur dens; since, in reality, such a war would be hastened and occasioued by the acts, and aimed at the interests, no less of the Uni ted States than of Texas.

 To this subject the undersigned has, by the direction of the President, solicited the atten- ton of the Hon MT D.; and has been author ized by him to say, that, in case of the antici- pated emergency, the passage of United States troops through the Texan territory, to its western frontier, will be welcomed and lacili- lated by tie constituted authorities, as well as by the people oflhis country.

 The undersigned renews to Mf. Boneisoa the assurances of his distinguished considera- fion and regard, and remains his most obedi- ent servant.

 FBNEaR ALLEN.