Hall to William H. Seward, November 25, 1865

Mr. Hall to Mr. Seward.

Sir: I have had the honor to receive your despatch (No. 35) of the 28th of September. General Melgarejo, with his army of fifteen hundred men, is still in Potosi. This city continues in the possession of the constitutionalists. General Castro Arguedes, who has been all along the head of the part}⁷ in the city and department of La Paz which has declared against Melgarejo, and which is too strong to be subdued by him, has established a provisional government. His programme is simple and effective; the “constitution,” and, as soon as Melgarejo shall be put down, a congress and a constitutional government. The intelligent portion of the population in this city is very nearly unanimous in its support of Arguedes and the policy he has pledged himself to pursue.

A gentleman in La Paz, a foreigner, who has resided there for some years, and on whose judgment I rely, has spoken very highly of him to me.

I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obedient servant,