The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-28
MEXICAN CORRESPONDENCE.
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Mr.. Ellis to M. Wsbs.ey.-Ertracl.
LEGATION OF raEU. S. OF AMERIoA,

LEGATION OF THE u. S. OF AMERICA,
MExIco April %, 1912.
SIa--I had the honor to inform you in my despatch
dated the Goth of February, that this Government had
resolved release the American citizens claimed
by this legation AT that line considered the ne
gotations upon that subject closed and Immediately
despatched Mr. Lawrence to advise you thereof with
q view to await your ultimate Instructions.
Since that time favorable opportunity presented
itself TO renew the negotiations without yielding the
ground upon which the matter rested and il has re-
seIie1 ia the liberation of George Wilkins Kendall,
David SoIvey, John c.. Howard, L. A. SuIy, II.
r Buchanan, J. B. Houghtailng and Thomas S.
Tory
On he 18th of March, received letter from Tho
mas Pratt, one of the prisoners confined in the Ac-
cordada, stating that William Roster was In a bad
state OF health, requesting TO lntercede with the
Govern lent to have him placed where he could re-
ceive prompt medical attention | instructed Mr..
Mayer the Secretary of the Legation, to call on Gee
neral Torne the Minister of w ar and Marine, and
request that the suffering man might be transferred
to The Hospital of San Andres 1t was done without
hesitation la this interview Gen, raj Tornel remark
ed 10 Mr. Mayer that he thought the Quesio of the
liberation Of citizens of the United States could be
settled that he authorized by the President to
arrange the whole matter, and that should take Mr.
Kendall with me to the United States on my return
1 stated to Mr. Mayer that | never would consent to
ask his liberation as a favor, inasmuch | had, in
the name of my Government demanded it as a right ;
To call again General Tonel and to ask an inter
view, which was gwen. Nothing satisfactory result
ed from my conversation with the Minister but he
SAID he would request the President of the Republic
to grant me an interview. Not hearing from Gen
Torne after delay several days. addressed an Off
cial the Minister of Foreign Relations on the
of desiring audience of the President
which took place the 18th Of April and terminated
in the promise of General Santa Anna to lberate
those persons claimed our citizens This ac ion
upon the subject was suspended in consequence of
the puoc armed vessel If the United States at Vera
Cruz AMI the blockade Of the Mexican ports ia the
Cult OF the Texan squadron General Thompson
reached this city the 10Th of Ar and on Mon
day following, | applied for audience of leave
which louk place the 2lsi instant. ! made the
usual address on such occasions, Ga copy of which
send you and The President, in reply my remarks
liberated he prisoners whom have already named.
Gen. Thompson was then presented by the Minister
otForeign Relations and received by the most Excel
lent the Provisional President. Since he has taken
charge OF the Legation am happy to inform you that
ne has obtained the release of more of our citi
lens, w: Messrs A. Adams w. Tompkins and j.
Is Shedon and doubt not he i'll, on all occasions
make an able aud vigant Representative of our Gov
ernrnent (See Docunent No. ~
In all my Interviews with the Minister of FOREIGN
Relations, as well with the President | expressed
the desire OF the United States to cultivate and main
tain the most friendly relations Win this cou try
he expression oil these sentiments has been al ways
cordially Iecipoca ed and | was especially desired
10y he President, Santa Anna to make known his
wishes this subject to the President Of the United
States.
AS there has been great excitement in the United
States, and oiInus comparisons drawn be wcen The
relative influence of the American aud the English
Legations here, trust it may not be considered in
delicate 10 state that Nh. FaIconer was delivered t.
the Representative of his Government on the occa-
sion OF tha, gentleman presenting TO the President
let er OF his Sovereign, announcing the birth OF the
Prince OF Wales These acts of courtesy are usual
on such occasions The other Engshman was dis
charged on the ground that he was relative of the
BRUSH Minister, without, as understand, any al
plicalion being made for that purpose. Besides this
an aware OF the fact and deem it Just and proper
record 1t here, that no British subjects liberty was
asked or demanded, except the two named above I'M
I'll after the promised release ofour cit zens.
To-day, lea n that he English French, and Prus-
sian Ministers have received orders for the liberation
or the SUBJECTS of their respective nations who WERE
in all respects, situated like our citizens released a
week since There is in the city that the
Preside nj will, in the of the sunme discharge
all the Texan prisoners on their parole Such an acl
OF justice would ref ct the highest honor on General
Santa Anna and do more to elevate his character in
the estimation of foreign nations, and to subdue popu-
lar excitement against him, than any other move
can possibly conceive.
have the honor to be- with great respect and es.
TEEN, Your obedient servant,
POWHATAN ELLIS.
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