Lerdo de Tejada to Citizen Matias Romero, Envoy Extraordinary and, November 9, 1865

Mr. Lerdo to Mr. Romero

Department of Foreign Relations and Government, American section–No. 391.

Paso del Norte, November 9, 1865.

I send you a copy of the official paper of to-day, containing two decrees issued by the citizen President of the republic yesterday, through this department, together with a circular explaining them.

One of the decrees relates to the prolongation of the functions of the citizen President of the republic while the war prevents a constitutional election; and the other refers to the responsibilities of the citizen General Jesus G. Ortega, for having abandoned the office of president of the court of justice, and for the offence of deserting the flag of his country during war, and remaining abroad without leave of absence or commission from the government.

The object of these decrees is explained in the circular.

I protest my attentive consideration.