Treaties of Velasco signed between Santa Anna and the Republic of Texas (1836)

The Treaties of Velasco were two documents signed on May 14, 1836, at Fort Velasco in Texas. General Antonio López de Santa Anna and the Republic of Texas agreed to terms ending hostilities. The Mexican government refused to ratify the agreements, citing Santa Anna's captivity and duress during the signing.

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Background. Following the Battle of San Jacinto, Sam Houston spared Santa Anna's life despite calls for execution. Houston extracted a promise for Mexican troop withdrawal. Santa Anna signed public and secret agreements, but the Mexican government disassociated itself from these undertakings, arguing they were signed under duress while Santa Anna was held captive.

Terms. The public agreement stipulated that Santa Anna would not take up arms against Texas. It required the Mexican Army to respect private property during retreat and restore captured property, including slaves, to Texian authorities. These terms aimed to secure peace and property rights during the ongoing conflict.

Ratification. The Mexican government resolved to disassociate from Santa Anna's actions while he was captive. Consequently, neither the public nor secret treaty was ratified. Santa Anna's negotiations were viewed as ingenious by some biographers, as he committed only to presenting the case to the Mexican government, not to binding Mexico to independence.

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