Edward L. Plumb to William H. Seward, June 7, 1867

Mr. Plumb to Mr. Seward

Sir: The weekly mail is again at hand from Matamoros. The news from the interior, however, is but little later than that previously received. The details are best given in the enclosed slips, in which General Escobedo’s order of the day on the capture of Queretaro, and the reported favorable treatment of the prisoners, thus far, are the items of chief importance.

Through private channels it is stated that the night preceding the departure of the latest mail from San Luis, the members of the government were assembled in council to deliberate regarding the disposition of the prisoners taken at Queretaro. The decision does not appear to have been made public in time for this mail, but may, perhaps, be expected by the next arrival.

I am, sir, with the highest respect, your most obedient servant,