Don Mariano Escobedo to Hon. Lewis D. Campbell, Envoy Extraordinary and, December 16, 1866

General Escobedo to Mr. Campbell

Sir: Urgent military duties have placed me under the necessity of not remaining in this city the time that I desired, in order not to deprive myself of the pleasing honor of awaiting your excellency.

But there will remain to represent me in this city the general of division, Felipe Berriozabal, military commandant of the district and chief of the line of the Rio Grande, in order to present anew to your excellency my respects.

In addition, I have already given orders that there should be placed at the convenient points the escort which is to accompany your excellency, whom I hope to have the pleasure of seeing on the road or in the city of Monterey.

I am, sir, with great respect, your most obedient servant,