Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-06-24
Santa Annals Letter.


MEXICO, May 20, ls47.
Your ExcELLEScY-Snce my return TO the Republic
l have had but grand and sacred object in view
which has solely occupied my mind-ior which object
the nation recalled me the defence, the integrity
the independence of my country. NV efforts were un-
limited, and worked necessarily for this object On nv
arrival found noihng-neither army resources I
succeeded in my exertions, finally, and procured both
gave the nation to understand that l was taking
charge Of its government in manifesto published on
the 22d nst in which related the which have
attended our arms up to my arrival in this capital and al
SO The motives which moved my return, and the benefits
that might result from IT, arrived the head Of only
part of an army in the greatest desttuon and disgrace
IN order TO reinforce this garrison and entered with full
power TO obtain every thing that for de-
fence. So successful have been that can now with
pride say that the city of Mexico provided with means
OF defence to all the efforts subdue it which
the enemy can command.
have always refused supreme power EXCEPT in cases
OF emergency, whereby the interests of the might
be endangered. AT present circumstances require from
me sacrifice OF all possess, which sacrifice
tended with danger and gloomy prospect, besides dis
grace attached 10 it, this less than the
OF myself, by marching forward and setting defence
the caumny and perdy of my enemies and with deeds
of vaor revengng myself against them for their
nous imputaions. This am ready and willing to per-
FORM If in any way the result thereof benefit my be-
loved country fearful, however, that such will not
be the result; and have the conclusion that
by holding the of the chief magistracy will be TO-
menting mpedimens against the attainment Of my most
ardent wishes.
The enemies of my country have emlssaries in every
part OF the Republic whose articles misead and create
dstrust and calumny an extent that it mpossi-
BILE 10 convince the Mexcans other than that an
superabe barrier TO my countrys welfare and partcu-
larry that my love of power will be its
tranquility.
1t is easily perceive the reason why they spread
such reports to my delrment-men who afraid to de-
lend the country wish for peace and are fearful that they
Will not enjoy II as long the head of the gov
eminent. They are we'll aware that my determination
has been to put down the different parties which have
endeavored to destroy another and which now,
have entirely forgotten the common danger, order
be benefited by such division, hoping that change may
place them in power aud free them from their resposib-
iiy 10 the nation The foreign enemys policy is TO-
ment such dvison in order obtain it, they have Sc
ected me the most probable person by the ruin of
whom II may be obtained. i am consequently target
for the shafts of all parties. The difficulty lies in pre-
venting me from doing what could the Repub-
hc. The ntrgues of a revolution well known On
that account the enemy advancing towards Pue
bla and Mexico they have been given to understand
that revolution would take place in the capital With
one act alone can stop such revolution, which
slider the most important SERVICE render the Re-
pubc-that act is my present resignation President
pro tenn of the Republic with which my nation has
ored me- am fully persuaded that this resignation will
the country. respectfully request the Sovereign
Congress to accept Immediately my resignation and to
declare its session. in order to appoint person well
qualified TO discharge the above responsible office. have
discharged my duty towards my country far in my
power. have dedicated my life tiny fortune and
that of my family, as we'll my reputation-my
blood has been split and my limbs lost IN its defence
and now with pride forever resign my public career
without fear OF disgrace, and conscious that my services
have been faithful and patriotic In any part of the
world where lot may place me- raise my head with
Pde and with satisfaction carry that has
been stained with shame-but the contrary they will
faithful and patriotic Mexican, who in all his &C.
lions has sriven for the honor OF being instrumental
elevaiing his nation prosperity and honor.
Your Excelency will report the the Sovereign
Congress, IN order that il may accept Of my resignation,
for which will remain yours respectfully, with the high
est consideration. God and Liberty r.
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA
To their Excelences the Secretaries of the Sovereign
Congress.