El Paso

Fort Worth

El Paso

Texas

Phil. 3:20
"For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:"

Goatsbeard, Santa Fe National Park, New Mexico  

Chess: "Texas" "Fort Worth" "El Paso"

A Brief History of the Mexican-American War  
 by Phillip Muskett

Mexico was not the only nation against Texas annexation; England was against it as well. England feared the United States would threaten their position in the world, if the nation reached from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. There had been accusations of English activities to subvert the annexation, but it was not until March of 1845 that these activities were exposed. A British agent, Charles Elliot, worked out a deal with the Republic of Texas President, Anson Jones, to wait three months for Elliot to work out a deal with Mexico.[14] Elliot hoped to convince Mexico to recognize Texas’ independence, so England could block American expansion. Elliot performed this mission incognito.[15] The Americans clamored for action when Elliot’s cover was blown in Mexico City. Elliot’s mission ended in failure and England had no further influence on the annexation of Texas.