Memorandum for Cols. Hockley and Bee
Colombia Nov. 25. 1836
On your arrival in Washington City, Gen Santa Anna will, of course,
request an interview with President Jackson— I recommend that this
request should be made in writing, and that the outlines of his object in
wishing the interview be stated—for example, after stating that he wishes
to pay his respects etc to the President of the U. S etc, etc, to go on and
say that, "being fully convinced by personal observation that the true
interests of Mexico, of the U. S. and of Texas, require a termination of the
war between the latter and Mexico on the basis of the separation of Texas
from Mexico, either as an independent nation or its annexation to the
U. S. he desires to have a conversation with Gen Jackson on that subject,
with the view of endeavoring to promote the general good of all
concerned"— Or some thing to that amount, that will be confirmatory of
what he said to Jackson in his letter of 4th July last— think that this
course would open the way for a cordial reception, as it will be repeating
at Washington where he is free, what he said to Jackson from this place on
the 4 July last when he was a prisoner—and thus afford the strongest
evidence of his good faith—
S. F. Austin [Rubric]
I have inclosed to Mr Wharton copies of the public and private treaties
made by President Burnet with Santa Anna
S. F. A.