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June 8, 1836
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Historical documents from April 1836 detailing the aftermath of the Battle of San Jacinto: Santa Anna's surrender orders for retreat and prisoner release; Houston's victory announcement with 630 Mexicans killed, 570 captured including Santa Anna, and call for pursuit and planting.
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OFFICIAL FROM TEXAS.
The following are copies of letters and documents from Houston's camp, received yesterday by the steamer Levant, from Natchitoches. The orders are copies of translations from the original Spanish—New Orls.. Bulletin, May 14th.
Santa Anna To Gen. Filisola, Army of Operations,
"Having yesterday, in an encounter, I have resolved to remain a prisoner of war in the hands of the enemy. After having taken every precaution, I hope therefore that your excellency will cause the division under the command of Gen. Paiza to countermarch to Bexar, where he will wait for orders. Your excellency will also return to the same place, and order Generals Viesca with his division to Guadaloupe Victoria, I have agreed on an armistice with General Houston, ad interim, until we can agree upon terms of lasting peace. Your excellency will take such measures as may be necessary for the subsistence of the army, which will remain under your command. The money that has arrived at Matamoras, and the provisions of the place, and those at Victoria will be subject to your orders; also $20,000 that may be in the Treasury, are to be taken from Bexar. I trust that your excellency will without fail comply with those dispositions, advising me of same by return of couriers, as also, if any should oppose its accomplishment.
God and Liberty.
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
Camp Jacinto, April 22, 1836.
[Copy No. 2.]
Army of Operations.
Excellent Sir—Inasmuch as I have ordered your Excellency by Official note of the day that you cause the troops to return to Bexar and Gaudalope Victoria, I charge you to instruct the commandants of the several division not to permit any damage to be done to the property of the country, hoping that these dispositions will be punctually complied with.
God and Liberty,
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
San Jacinto, April 22, 1836.
[Order No. 3.]
Army of Operations.
Excellent Sir—You will immediately order the Military Command at Goliad to put all the prisoners made at Copano at liberty, and send them forthwith to San Felippe de Austin, and for which purpose your Excellency will dictate such orders as may be conclusive to the object.
God and Liberty.
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
Camp San Jacinto, April 22, 1836.
WAR DEPARTMENT.
Head Quarters Army, San Jacinto River, April 26th, 1836.
All the troops on their march from the east, will report at head Quarters as early as possible, marching by way of Harrisburg for the present—but all turn out. The enemy have been badly defeated, and are retreating precipitately for the purpose of concentrating. One bold push now will drive them entirely out of the country, and secure Liberty, Independence and Peace to Texas. Let all turn out. Our standard is a victorious one, and waves beautifully under a benificent Providence.
THOS. J. RUSH. Sec. at War
Copy of a letter from Gen. Samuel Houston.
San Jacinto, 20th April, 1836.
Tell our friends all the news, and that we have beaten the enemy, killed 630; and taken 570 prisoners. Gen. Santa Anna and Cos are taken, and three Generals slain, vast amount of property taken, and about 1500 stand of arms, many swords, and one nine pound brass cannon. Tell them to come on and let the people plant corn.
SAMUEL HOUSTON, Commander-in-Chief.
The following are copies of letters and documents from Houston's camp, received yesterday by the steamer Levant, from Natchitoches. The orders are copies of translations from the original Spanish—New Orls.. Bulletin, May 14th.
Santa Anna To Gen. Filisola, Army of Operations,
"Having yesterday, in an encounter, I have resolved to remain a prisoner of war in the hands of the enemy. After having taken every precaution, I hope therefore that your excellency will cause the division under the command of Gen. Paiza to countermarch to Bexar, where he will wait for orders. Your excellency will also return to the same place, and order Generals Viesca with his division to Guadaloupe Victoria, I have agreed on an armistice with General Houston, ad interim, until we can agree upon terms of lasting peace. Your excellency will take such measures as may be necessary for the subsistence of the army, which will remain under your command. The money that has arrived at Matamoras, and the provisions of the place, and those at Victoria will be subject to your orders; also $20,000 that may be in the Treasury, are to be taken from Bexar. I trust that your excellency will without fail comply with those dispositions, advising me of same by return of couriers, as also, if any should oppose its accomplishment.
God and Liberty.
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
Camp Jacinto, April 22, 1836.
[Copy No. 2.]
Army of Operations.
Excellent Sir—Inasmuch as I have ordered your Excellency by Official note of the day that you cause the troops to return to Bexar and Gaudalope Victoria, I charge you to instruct the commandants of the several division not to permit any damage to be done to the property of the country, hoping that these dispositions will be punctually complied with.
God and Liberty,
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
San Jacinto, April 22, 1836.
[Order No. 3.]
Army of Operations.
Excellent Sir—You will immediately order the Military Command at Goliad to put all the prisoners made at Copano at liberty, and send them forthwith to San Felippe de Austin, and for which purpose your Excellency will dictate such orders as may be conclusive to the object.
God and Liberty.
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
Camp San Jacinto, April 22, 1836.
WAR DEPARTMENT.
Head Quarters Army, San Jacinto River, April 26th, 1836.
All the troops on their march from the east, will report at head Quarters as early as possible, marching by way of Harrisburg for the present—but all turn out. The enemy have been badly defeated, and are retreating precipitately for the purpose of concentrating. One bold push now will drive them entirely out of the country, and secure Liberty, Independence and Peace to Texas. Let all turn out. Our standard is a victorious one, and waves beautifully under a benificent Providence.
THOS. J. RUSH. Sec. at War
Copy of a letter from Gen. Samuel Houston.
San Jacinto, 20th April, 1836.
Tell our friends all the news, and that we have beaten the enemy, killed 630; and taken 570 prisoners. Gen. Santa Anna and Cos are taken, and three Generals slain, vast amount of property taken, and about 1500 stand of arms, many swords, and one nine pound brass cannon. Tell them to come on and let the people plant corn.
SAMUEL HOUSTON, Commander-in-Chief.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Battle Of San Jacinto
Santa Anna Capture
Texas Independence
Mexican Retreat
Prisoner Release
What entities or persons were involved?
Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna
Samuel Houston
Gen. Filisola
Where did it happen?
San Jacinto, Texas
Story Details
Key Persons
Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna
Samuel Houston
Gen. Filisola
Location
San Jacinto, Texas
Event Date
April 1836
Story Details
Following the Battle of San Jacinto, captured Mexican leader Santa Anna issues orders for his army to retreat to Bexar and Guadalupe Victoria, release prisoners, and secure provisions. Houston reports victory, with heavy Mexican casualties, capture of Santa Anna and others, and calls for troops to pursue the retreating enemy while urging planting of corn.