USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Mexico was not to recognize Texas independence until the U.S.-Mexican War was settled by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848. Click on the image for larger image and transcipt. The Public Treaty of Velasco. Click on the image for larger image and transcript.

Detailed explanation-2: -Following the Battle of San Jacinto, the new Texan government headed by president David G. Burnet undertook diplomatic measures to end the war between Texas and Mexico. On May 14, 1836, captured Mexican president Antonio López de Santa Anna signed a treaty negotiated with Burnet and other Texas officials.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Treaty of Velasco (Private), May 14, 1836, Domestic correspondence, Texas Secretary of State general correspondence of the Department of State, Republic of Texas, Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Detailed explanation-4: -On April 21, Texas and Mexico fought again at the Battle of San Jacinto. Texas was victorious this time, and won independence from Mexico, bringing the Texas Revolution to an end.