Foster to J. M. Lafragua, November 25, 1874

Mr. Foster to My. Lafragua.

Sir: I beg to inform your excellency that I have received a telegram from the consul of the United States at Monterey, in the State of Nuevo Leon, stating that Mr. H. M. Atkinson, the commissioner appointed by my Government for the purpose of securing, if possible, the return of the remaining portion of the Kickapoo Indians, still in Mexico, to their reservation in the United States, has arrived at Monterey, and that he desires the co-operation of the national and State authorities of Mexico to facilitate the object of his mission.

In view of the past cordial co-operation of the authorities of this republic in this business, I venture to request that your excellency’s government will send such instructions as it may deem proper to the governor of the State of Coahuila, and take such other measures as it may think necessary to promote the success of Mr. Atkinson’s mission.

I have the honor to renew to your excellency the assurances of my distinguished consideration.