Ignaxto Mariscal to Nelson, October 2, 1871

Mr. Mariscal to Mr. Nelson.

Sir: In my note of the 22d of September last, I offered to reply at a later date to your excellency’s note of the previous day in regard to cattle-stealing on the northern frontier. I have now the satisfaction of stating that this government is animated by the most earnest desire to prevent future repetitions of similar complaints.

It has appointed a new commander of the military line of the Rio Grande, namely, General Florentino Carrillo, to whom proper instructions have been given through the war department for the object mentioned; in addition to other measures, which it is hoped will be still more efficacious as soon as the present transitory political situation of the frontier shall permit.

This government hopes that the results of the measures alluded to will be to completely re-establish security and mutual confidence between the inhabitants of the frontier, so that their relations may be as friendly and pacific as those maintained between their respective governments fortunately are.

It is satisfactory to me to renew to your excellency the assurances of my very distinguished, consideration.