Juanes Y Patrullo to The Hon, January 9, 1868

[Translation.]

Mr. Minister: The American steamer, which in my preceding communication I stated was to arrive from New York, reached the port of Sisal on the 6th instant. Before arriving at the anchorage the flotilla of the State of Campeche sent a boat on board, and without any doubt informed the captain that he could not enter, as the port was declared closed, and, without communicating with the shore, he continued on his voyage to Vera Cruz.

To avoid the necessity of this vessel taking back to New York the cargo brought for the port of Sisal, I beg you, if you can do so, to order that a war vessel of our nation come to these waters to prevent the flotilla from placing any impediment in the way of American vessels. Only in this manner can the injuries be averted, which not only the steamers of this line but also the commerce of New York will suffer, unless a speedy determination is taken.

I repeat to you my profound respect and consideration.