Llorente , Secretary to To the Secretary of Relations ( Foreign ), Mexico . A true copy. CAYETANO ROMERO, Secretary. Washington, D. C. , June 12, 1884, February 23, 1884

Transcribed telegram, dated 23d instant, accompanying copy of statements received by the authorities of Ciudad Mier, on account of the invasion of Mexican territory by American citizens, begging that necessary measures be taken to prevent such a flagrant violation of the treaties.

Under date of the 23d I said to you by telegram the following:

“Texans headed by W. W. Bohrman and O. W. Brewerton invaded and took possession of the island of Morteritos in the Rio Bravo, despoiling and expeling Mexican citizens who own it, residents of the city of Mier. Said island belongs to Mexican territory because it |remained on the right of the largest arm and the deepest channel at the fixing of the limits of the two nations. Please inform the President of what has occurred in order that he may take the necessary measures. By mail I send detailed information.”

In fulfillment of the preceding message I have the honor to send you a copy of all the statements received from the authorities of Mier City, in order that the President of the Republic ma/y be informed through them, and that he may dictate the measures that are in his power to prevent this invasion of national territory in flagrant violation of the treaties.