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: General A. Somervell to Sam Houston; General Alexander Somervell urges Sam Houston to order an invasion of Mexico in retaliation for the predatory raids by the Mexican Army into Texas., 3n199, Texas History, Focus on Texas history

: Juan N. Seguín to Sam Houston; Juan Seguín recounts his troop's movements, news of a possible Mexican invasion, and Texas Indian tribes' collaboration with the Mexican army., 3n199, Texas History, Focus on Texas history

: A proclamation by the President of the Republic of Texas; Mexico agreed to recognize Texas so long as Texas did not become part of the United States. President Anson Jones issued this proclamation ending hostilities with Mexico., 3n199, Texas History, Focus on Texas history

: Richard Ellis to Sam Houston; On March 5, 1836, Richard Ellis, president of the Convention of 1836, conveyed to Houston his appointment as commander-in-chief of the Armies of the Republic of Texas. Ellis urged Houston and "The Gallant Patriots of this Nation now under arms" to press forward "to victory and glory." Note that this letter is one day prior to the final defeat of the Alamo., 3n199, Texas History, Focus on Texas history

: Sam Houston to James K. Polk; With the annexation process underway, Sam Houston offers his service to President Polk in the event of an invasion of Texas by Mexico., Texas History, Focus on Texas history

: Sam Houston to Michael Crossley; This letter illustrates Commander in Chief Sam Houston's concern with maintaining good relations with the Indians living in Texas, while maintaining a good frontier defense., Texas History, Focus on Texas history