Felipe Zapata to Correct translation. S. A. Hurlbut, August 16, 1871

[Translation.]

Mr. Minister: The executive power has very attentively considered the reclamation which your excellency has presented in the name of the Government of the United States of America, to the end that the captors of the steamer Montijo may be tried and punished in accordance with the laws of the country, in satisfaction for the wrongs which your excellency claims to have been committed against the personal security and the property of American citizens, and the insult offered to the flag of the United States.

The reclamation of your excellency and the accompanying documents have been transmitted to the attorney general of the nation in order that he may pursue the proper legal course before the proper judges.

On his part the president will see to it that the judicial proceedings shall pursue their course without any delay, and your excellency may be satisfied that the justice of the country will be faithfully administered.

The undersigned improves this occasion to renew the assurances of his most distinguished consideration, and subscribes himself your obedient servant,