P. S.—I inclose to your excellency a copy of the measures dictated by this government in consequence of the conduct observed by the chiefs of Mosquitia. Hon. Geo. Williamson to P. S.—Since writing the foregoing note, I beg to inform your excellency that it has been my good fortune to have had a conversation on the subject with the British, February 2, 1875

Mr. Williamson to Mr. Rivas.

Sir: I have the pleasure of acknowledging the receipt of your note of the 5th of January, together with its interesting accompaniments, all of which will be communicated to my Government by the first mail.

It is hoped the steps your excellency’s government has taken to suppress what seems to be an incipient defiance of its authority in Mosquitia may result satisfactorily.

The traditional policy of the United States warrants the assurance that my Government cannot look with favor upon any attempt to dismember the integrity of the territory of Nicaragua, whether such attempt be made by citizens of a European state, using as their cloak the pretensions of a so-called “king,” and professing to act upon their individual responsibility, or with the open assistance of their governments.

As soon as the instructions from the Secretary of State are received, I shall have the pleasure of again communicating with your excellency upon this subject.

I have the honor to renew to your excellency the assurance of my distinguished consideration, and remain

Your obedient servant,