C. Matias Romero to William H. Seward , & c., & c., & c, November 16, 1866
Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward
Mr. Secretary: In reference to the communication which I addressed to your department on the 29th of September last, relating to Don Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, I have the honor to transmit to you this day a number of the official paper of the Mexican government, of the 22d of October last, containing various documents on the same subject, and among them a communication addressed to me by Senor Lerdo de Tejada, minister of foreign affairs of the Mexican government, from Chihuahua, the 19th of October last, (No. 476,) approving the terms of the answer I gave to Senor Santa Anna on the 20th September, of which I sent you a copy with my note of the 29th September, before mentioned.
I take advantage of this occasion to renew to you, Mr. Secretary, the assurances of my most distinguished consideration.
Hon. William H. Seward, &c., & c., & c.