General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana (1794-1876), who was the President of the Republic of Mexico, and David G. Burnet, Interim President of Texas, signed the Treaty of Velasco on May 14, 1836, a few days after the Battle of San Jacinto - part of the Texas Revolution. By means of this peace treaty, Santa Anna recognized the independence of Texas and pledged to stop fighting against it, in exchange for his freedom and a safe retreat of the Mexican troops.
However, since Santa Anna had been taken prisoner and had been forced to sign the document, the Treaty was not ratified by the Mexican government.