Matias Romero to William H. Seward, August 27, 1866

Señor Romero to Mr. Seward

Mr. Secretary: I have the honor transmit to you, for the information of the government of the United States, the documents expressed in the annexed index, which I received from the city of Mexico by the last Vera Cruz steamer, showing the situation of affairs in the portion of Mexico groaning under the rule established by the intervention.

I call your attention to a circular in French, addressed by the usurper Ferdinand Maximilian to various French agents, about the end of July last, which places beyond doubt, if there ever was any, that the so-called imperial government is not, nor ever has been, anything else than a French military government.

Moreover, what the French papers say of Jalapa and of the valley of Toluca is equally applicable to all that portion of the Mexican republic occupied by the invading army.

I embrace the occasion to renew to you, Mr. Secretary, the assurances of my most distinguished consideration.