Hamilton Fish to Riva Palacio, March 7, 1872

Mr. Fish to Mr. Palacio.

Sir: I have the honor to ackowledge the receipt of your note of the 28th ultimo, alleging that bands of armed men are organized on this side of the Mexican frontier, for the purpose of crossing into Mexico to re-enforce those in rebellion againt the government of that country, and that arrangements are made to transport supplies to them from this side of the line to such places as they may succeed in occupying.

This Government, wishing to avoid any violation of the neutrality which it is desirous of maintaining toward the government of Mexico, has brought the subject of your note to the notice of the proper Department, and, in compliance with your request, has suggested that more than ordinary vigilance be used, not to allow re-enforcements or supplies for those in rebellion against the government of Mexico to cross from the territory of the United States into that country.

I avail myself of this occasion to offer to you a renewed assurance of my high consideration.