The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-06-03
Gen. w. S. MURPHY,
Charge d.gtaires ofthe u. s., &c.
Nh. Murphy 10 Mr.. Jones.
LEGATION OF IHE UNITED STATES,
WAsHiNGToN, Texas, February IA, lS4I

"AshNGToN, AeAasi lO44.
SIR The undersigned, Charge dAfaires of the
United States near the Government of This Republic,
has the honor 10 acknowledge The receipt Of your
note of tbs day, representing 10 him the delicate
situation IN which .he negot a ions pending betwee
Texas and Mexico would place the Government and
people OF Texas, IN case negotiation for the annex
alton Of Texas to the United States should be set Oh
foot aud timatey fail OF us object and that even
the progress Of such OF alton between Texas and
the United ST Ies when known TO Mexico, would
IN all probability, provoke immediate hostlities
The part Of Mexico against exas aud which Texas
| Il am well alvarez is lily prepared to resist
You therefore ask OF me some pledge for the Sc
curty OF Texas pending such negot atoms, previous
10 the appointment OF special Minister 10 act with
Mr. Van Zandt your Charge Aliares the Gov
eminent of the United States in opening and con-
Quoting that negotiation at Washington city for the
annexation OF Texas to the United states.
Sir have no hesitation III declaring on The part
Of my Government, that neither Mexico nor any
other power Will be permitted to invade Texas on
account OF any negotiation which may take place in
relation to any subject upon which Texas is may
be invited by the United States to negotiate; that the
United States, having invited that negotiation, VIII
be guaranty OF their honor that evil shall result
to Texas from accepting the invitation and that ac-
tive measures will be Immediately taken by the Uni
ted States to prevent the evils you TO anticipate
from this source.
As far, therefore, as my power and authority may
go, MI take that my Government is speedily
apprzed of your views and wishes, and that suili
Gent naval force shalt be placed IN the Gulf of MeXl-
co, convenient for the defence Of Texas, i'll case Of
any invasion which may threaten her seaboard end.
ing such negotiation; also, that measures cha be
taken, as required by YOU to repI any invasion by
! land of a he character
! The undersigned rs that, IN he event OF a
failure OF the present proposed negotiation, and for
some time thereafter, 1t would be reasonable to
pect that Texas should have opportunity to place
htr-elf IN attitude # defence in case her negoa-
ton with the United States oil the subject of
alton should provoke an attack from Mexico lie
therefore feels no reluctance IN assuring MIR. Jones
that tn, United States would not hastily withdraw
her protection If the negotiation should fail OF
its object and he couceNes thai The high honor OF
his country may well b. relied upon for such pro-
lection 10 extent that shall leave just OF
complaint.
The Undersigned would also inform Mr.. Jones that
the United States have now naval force in the ull
which the undersigned believes to be vastly an over
match for any naval force that Mexico can command
al But he not fully advised of the amount
OF land forces on or the south aud southwestern
border oil the United States. lie W II assure MIR
Jones, however, that no time will be lost IN giving
to Texas ample assurance OF her safety whilst ing
upon thls subject at the instance OF tie United
states. And tie undersigned will fully advise his
! Government Of all the circumstances of the case
without delay and press upon their consider It's
vast Importance to Texas.
! With rega TO the assurance or guaranty of the
independence Of Texas by the Unled Stats, in the
event OF the failure Of the proposed negotiation r
the annexation of Texas to the United States, the
Undersigned has authority from his Government
10 make such assu,a nce or guaranty. But he pro-
poses to Mr. Jones that the Minister OF Texas shall
be fully satisfied this subject by The Government
Oh vie United States after he shall arrive Il Wash
ngton chy and before entering upon such ne gotta
Ton.
i The undersigned take. great pleasure on this oc-
caslon IN wing to MIR Jones the assurance OF his
great respect and high consideration.
w. 5. MURPHY.
The Hon. ASsos JoNEs,
SeeIetary Of STATE o. The Republic Of Ttras, Sc.