Moustler to M. Berthemy, & c ., & c ., & c, July 19, 1867

The Marquis de Moustier to M. Berthemy. –

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I wrote on the 15th of this month to Mr. Dano to instruct him to bring away, with him our two consuls at Vera Cruz and Tampico, and I request him to confide the protection of our countrymen to the agents of a friendly power. I have indicated to him those of the United States as being most naturally called upon to charge themselves with these cares. It is therefore to them that he will address himself, most probably. I beg you to inform Mr. Seward of this, and I doubt not that the federal government will authorize its representatives in Mexico to accept such mission.

Accept, &c.