States, the undersigned has no authority from his

government to make such assurances or guaranty;

but he will propose to Mr Jones that the Minister

of Texas shall be fully satisfied on this subject by

the Government of the United States, after he shall

arrive at Washington City, and before entering

upon such negotiation.

The undersigned takes great pleasure,

on this occasion in renewing to Mr Jones the

assurance of his greatest respect and highest

consideration.

W.S. Murphy

To The Honbl

Anson Jones Sect of State

of the Repl of Texas.