752 Mexlque, 1840-1841 
Alaman had prepared memoir for president in favor of settle- 
ment, but withdrew it because of popular opposition to 
settlement; interview with Treat who explains plans of 
Texas for renewal of hostilities and claim to left bank 
of Rio Grande; sudden surrender of Canales who had been 
acting in concert with Texans (ff . 256-261) . 
From Thiers 
Aug. 5. Texan independence a fact, and Mexican 
threats cannot be of serious importance; this particularly 
true because Texas could find allies in northern provinces 
of Mexico which have proclaimed independence under name of 
Republic of the Rio Grande (f. 124). 
Sept. 4. According to reports from Saligny 
Texas is preparing to fight Mexico (ff. 155-156). 
Miscellaneous Documents 
Oct. 6. Vieyra, printed broadside proclamation 
in Spanish and English concerning U.S. -Mexican claims con- 
vention of Sept. 10, 1839 (f. 208). 
Oct. 25. Estrada, French translation of published 
letter to president of Mexico concerning necessity of settling 
Mexican difficulties by treaty (f. 262). 
20 (1841. Jan. -Aug.) 
Guizot 
To Alleye de Cyprey 
Jan. 10. Mexican opposition to mission of 
Duflot makes its success doubtful; has been decided to 
recall him if he has not yet left for California (f. 9). 
From Alleye de Cyprey 
Jan. 26. No. 37, Apache incursions into northern 
Mexican provinces at instigation of Texans who wish to 
paralyze movements of Arista (ff. 25-28). 
Mar. 20. No. 42, continuation of Indian raids 
in north appear to be prelude to Texan hostilities; report 
that five to six thousand Texans are advancing from interior 
toward Rio Bravo ; Mexican government has asked congress 
for funds to begin campaign against Texas; two states may 
come to terms; effect of British recognition of Texas; 
indications that England seeks pretexts for quarrel with 
Mexico (ff . 63-68) . 
Apr. 1. No. 45, words of Pakenham on acquittal 
of officer charged with maltreating English expelled from 
California; Mexico incapable of governing California; danger 
of English intervention and loss of California (ff. 103- 
108) . 
June 4. No. 58, publication in various U.S. 
newspapers of articles on desirability of acquisition of 
two Calif ornias; Mexican alarm; measures to forbid entrance 
of foreigners into California; California will inevitably 
be lost to Mexico, either to U.S. or England (ff. 162-163); 
enclosing: Monasterio to Alleye de Cyprey, May 21, announcing 
exclusion of foreigners from two Calif ornias (ff . 164-165) ; 
