Letter
Porfirio Diaz to Marcus Otterbourg, June 10, 1867
[Translation.]
Señor Diaz to Mr. Otterbourg
Mexican Republic, Headquarters of the East Section of Government, Tacubaya, June 10, 1867.
Mr. Consul: I have received your note of the 5th instant, in which you are pleased to ask of me a safe-conduct for Mr. Dano, in order that in company of his secretary he may pass through the lines of the forces besieging the capital; and in reply I comply with the duty of telling you that, not being able to yield to your request without an express order, I shall remit a copy of your note to the government of the nation for the proper determination upon its contents.
I protest to you the assurances of my personal consideration.
PORFIRIO DIAZ.
The Consul of the United States in the City of Mexico.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Fortie
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U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Fortie.