Lerdo de Tejada to Citizen Matias Romero, Envoy Extraordinary and, January 4, 1866

[Translation.]

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT—DEPARTMENT OF AFFAIRS—BUREAU OF AMERICA.

Paso del Norte, January 4, 1866.

I transmit to you a copy of the second number of the “official organ of the government,” dated this day, in which has been copied the protest of Don Manuel Ruiz, written at Hidalgo del Parral on the 30th November last, (which protest is found in a newspaper taken from the enemy,) in relation to the prolongation of the functions of the President of the republic.

You will also find in the official paper the communication which this department addressed to that of justice respecting the subject.

I communicate this to you that you may be informed of the groundless protest of Don Manuel Ruiz and of his personal conduct.

I renew to you my very distinguished consideration.