Señor Matias Romero to William H. Seward, April 8, 1866
Señor Romero to Mr. Seward
Mr. Secretary: For the information of the government of the United States, I have the honor to enclose you No. 11 of the official paper of the government of the republic of Mexico, published at the town of Paso del Norte, on the 8th day of May last, containing the official report made by the governor and military commander of the State of Coahuila to the minister of war, in relation to victories gained over the interventionists at San Juan de Guadalupe and the hacienda of San Carlos, State of Durango, by the forces of the republic, together with the reply of General Ignacio Mejia, minister of war.
I avail myself of the opportunity to protest to you, Mr. Secretary, the assurances of my most distinguised consideration.
Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.
[Translation. ]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, OFFICE OF WAR AND MARINE—SECTION FIRST.
The citizen President of the republic has considered your communication of the 29th January, stating the plans for a new campaign, and the generous aid contributed by the people of the State, and is much pleased at such proofs of patriotism. He orders me to thank you and the citizens who have aided to fit out the expedition. He is indignant at the barbarous conduct of the French troops, who came to burn the houses of Laguna, because they were whipped at San Juan de Guadalupe and San Carlos, and General Brincourt came all the way from Durango to murder two old men and a child. Such deeds are evidence of the evils of intervention; and these sanguinary and inhuman practices the French make use of to terrify the people will certainly be avenged.
Independence and liberty! Paso del Norte, March 6, 1866.
MEJIA.
The Governor and Military Commander of the State of Coahuila de Zaragoza, (wherever he may be.)
Paso del Norte, March 6, 1866.
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[Translation]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, OFFICE OF WAR AND MARINE—SECTION FIRST.
Your report of the 1st January of the victories at San Juan de Guadalupe and San Carlos, in the State of Durango, by Colonel Jesus G. Herrera, has been made known to the President of the republic, and he orders me to say to you that he is satisfied with the important results of those operations, and the gallant conduct of the chiefs and men engaged in them.
I have the honor to communicate this to you for your information and the gratification of all interested.
Independence and liberty! Paso del Norte, March 6, 1866.
MEJIA.
The Governor and Military Commander of the State of Coahuila de Zaragoza, (wherever he may be.)
Paso del Norte, March 6, 1866.
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