Fitz H. Warren to William H. Seward, March 2, 1867

Mr. Warren to Mr. Seward

Sir: I am still without advices from the State Department.

Since my No. 11 no event of particular interest has transpired. The incipient revolution to which I then referred has made no progress, and while many are discontented and unfriendly to the government, the disaffection does not reach to the point of armed resistance. General Cruz has traversed nearly the whole northern portion of the republic, but without receiving an accession from the people, either in personal adherence or substantial aid. He is, or was, at last advices, near San José de Guatemala, with a small force, and that demoralized and disintegrating. My own belief is that, if not ended, it is in the last stages of dying out. If the rebellion, or rather emeute, has failed, the government has been nearly as abortive in suppression as have been the malcontents in their attempt at reform through a revolution. Meanwhile, the quiet pursuits of ordinary business are being resumed, and trade, checked for a period, is revived.

With my next I trust to be able to report reassumed tranquillity.

I am, sir, with high respect, your obedient servant,