Casimiro Corral to Leopold Markbreit, March 31, 1871

[Translation.]

Sir: In virtue of the verbal conference which has taken place between the undersigned and yourself, (U. S. H.,) relative to the inquiry which you were pleased to make concerning the intentions entertained by the (excelentisimo) government of Bolivia in reference to the protection of the enterprises for the fluvial navigation of the eastern territory, His Excellency the Provisional President of the Republic has directed me to reply to you that he finds himself (que se halla) animated by the most patriotic sentiments to protect, with all his force, (con todas sus fuerzas,) all enterprises tending to the development of the riches of Bolivia, and the navigation of her vast rivers; and Colonel Church, being among this number, (y en contrandose el Sr. Coronel Church su el numero de ellos,) may rest persuaded of the philanthropic intentions of his excellency Colonel Morales, the undersigned being able to assure you that he (Colonel Church) will not be prejudiced in his interests.

In this manner I reply to you, subscribing myself your attentive, sincere servant,