Hamilton Fish to Nelson, October 31, 1871

No. 263. Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson.

Sir: I transmit a copy of a dispatch of the 26th ultimo, addressed to this Department by Charles Winslow, esq., commercial agent of the United States at Guerrero, Mexico. It relates to a recent attack by Indians from Mexico upon plantations in Texas, near the border.

It may be difficult for the Mexican government, under existing circumstances, to prevent such incursions, but it is expected that every practicable effort will be made for that purpose.

You, may exercise your discretion as to the time and the manner of bringing the subject to the notice of that government.

I am, &c.,