Fernando Cruz to Hall, March 6, 1885

Señor Cruz to Mr. Hall.

Mr. Minister: I have the honor to transmit to you a copy of the decree in which the President of the Republic, in accordance with the desires of the peoples of Central America, proclaims the union of them all in to one single republic, and, in order to effect this, assumes the position of supreme military chief and the attribute of absolute command as such till the successful union of the different sections into one single nation and under one single flag.

The realization of this grand thought, whilst fulfilling the most legitimate aspirations of all good Central American patriots, will facilitate and render more solid and fruitful the friendly relations with the Governments of America and Europe, for it will assure peace, raise credit, offer more efficient guarantees to foreign immigration, and widen, the field for the development of industry and commerce.

In accomplishing the pleasing duty of advising you of this important step which has just been taken, I beg you, if you deem it well, to be kind enough to bring it to the knowledge of your Government, and with expressions of high esteem and respect, I subscribe myself, &c.,