Mr. Corwin to Mr. Seward, June 29, 1861

Mr. Corwin to Mr.
Seward.

Sir: * * * * * * * *

The present time is most propitious for securing the advantages and
preventing the evils which I have suggested. The government here feels
the strongest sympathy with the United States.

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It has been my constant endeavor since my arrival here to possess the
Mexican mind of the true causes of our difficulties, and thus enable
them to estimate the danger to this republic which will result from any
unfavorable termination of them. I am quite sure that whilst this
government will endeavor to preserve peaceful relations with all the
European powers on fair terms, it regards the United States as its true
and only reliable friend in any struggle which may involve the national
existence. That this should be so is somewhat remarkable, when we regard
the deep prejudices engendered in the general Mexican mind by the loss
of Texas, which they attribute to our citizens, and the compulsory
cession of territory which was a consequence of our war with them.

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I am, &c.,