Alejandro Garcia to Senor Don Benito Juarez , President of the Mexican Republic, February 26, 1866

[Translation, ]

Very Dear Sir and Much Respected Friend: I yesterday received through Mr. Romero your welcome letter of the 10th of November last, relative to your decree prolonging the period of your functions as president of the republic, and appointment of General Diaz as general-in-chief in command of the, eastern line, and my appointment as second in command.

I informed you, in my letter of the 14th instant, that on the 1st, before I received your official decree, and other documents prolonging your term, I had sent out a circular to all the authorities within the lines to ascertain the will of the people.

I have received assurances from every quarter acknowledging your right to continue in the presidency of the republic till another constitutional election can be held.

I am now receiving the manifestoes, and am publishing them in the official bulletin, of which I send you copies. I also send some to Mr. Romero, for any good use he may make of them in the United States, and I will continue to do so by every opportunity. When complete, I will despatch them to. the department of government for due consideration.

I repeat what I said to you in my last; that is, though I cannot send you the acts now, you may rest assured that all the eastern line will vote in the same way.

Nothing new has occurred since my letter of the 14th.

I think General Diaz is in Tlajiaco, though I am not sure of it, for, in spite of all my efforts, I have not been able to communicate with him.

In the hope that you will continue to favor me with your welcome letters, I remain your friend and servant,