Thomas O. Osborn to Evarts, May 14, 1877

No. 11. Mr. Osborn to Mr. Evarts.

Sir: I inclose herewith a printed copy of the manifesto of General Mitre, leader of the opposition to the present administration, to his friends and the public, in relation to the present difficulties, and the responsibilities which he assumed in attempting to adjust them and to pacify the country and restore constitutional order.

The general admits that he had a private conference with the President, but nothing was proposed or arranged, except the frank recognition of the necessity of peace and order.

However indefinite the results of the conference between the President and General Mitre, it is considered by the business portion of the country as one step, at least, toward reconciliation, peace, and good order, and perhaps prevented an outbreak, which it is now claimed was ready and in force to the number of six thousand armed men, and would have taken place on the night of the 10th instant, had it not been for the course pursued by General Mitre.

I am, &c.,