Joaquin Aquirre to Don Francisco Serrano y Dominguez, Duque de la Torre, October 8, 1868

Dispatch of Señor Aquirre, president of the superior revolutionary council, to Señor Serrano, president of the provisional government.

Most Excellent Sir: This superior revolutionary council is much pleased to receive your communication, giving the form of government you have chosen, in concert with the Marquis of Castellejos, (General Prim.)

The worthy officers you have selected is a proof to this council that we may expect the sacred principles inscribed on our revolutionary banner to be enforced by the supreme power, and we do not hesitate one moment to offer you our most frank and decided support.

This council hopes that all the provinces will hasten to approve of the constituted government, thus fulfilling a duty of patriotism.

On acknowledging the reception of your communication, the council hopes that you will act as interpreter of these sentiments to your worthy colleagues.

God give you many years.