Edward L. Plumb to William H. Seward, May 27, 1867

Mr. Plumb to Mr. Seward

Sir: At 9 o’clock last evening, I received the following telegraphic despatch from Mr. Marshall, the consul at Matamoros:

[Via Galveston, May 26. Dated Matamoros, May 21, 1867.]

To E. L. Plumb, St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans:

Sir: I have the honor to transmit to you the following official letter:

“San Louis Potosi, May 15.

“General Berriozabal:

“My Esteemed Friend: Viva la patria!! Queretaro has fallen by force of arms this a. m. at 8 o’clock. Maximilian, Mejia, Castillo, and Miramon are prisoners.

“BENITO JUAREZ.”

Yours, truly,

M.B. MARSHALL.

The importance of the news it contained led me to transmit the despatch to you at once by telegraph, as received.

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