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soon after barlmrously decimated, and the rsnain.
der ever since held in'chains and prison They
were. ALSO to be returned 70 their homes immedi-
ately after their submission. But every pledge
given to them has been violated. u this good
fathi
You likewise pledged yourself solemnly, ihro'
Her Britanic Majesty's Mini sters, to release the
Texian prisoners in Mexico, il those of Mexico
remaining in Texas should be sci at liberty which
= the part of this government, by pub
ew was dqation, and safe conduct offered them to
~ nc Prftheir country. Have you performed
his Yout
!. tneall this justify you in charging through
Nol, either the government or citizens of
ne with perfdy, or its Executive with double
Gu Ing in diplomacy


p regret, sir. extremely, that it has been my du.
y to advert to circumstances which must be as
fsagreeabie to you as myself. But you have in.
Goked it.


lf you have denounced war and intend to pros.
ecute it, do 20 presently. We will abide the re-
suit. Present yourself with force thut indicates
a desire of conquest and with oil the appendages
of your power; and we may respect your effort.
But the marauding incursions which have hereto
fore characterized your molestation, will only de-
serve the contempt of honorable men.


have the honor to embrace you,


With salutations of


The most affectonate regard,


SAM HOUSTON.