Señor Matias Romero to William H. Seward, March 31, 1866

Señor Romero to Mr. Seward

Mr. Secretary: I have the honor to enclose to you the copy in English of a communication addressed to me by Colonel Enrique A. Mejia, of the Mexican army, dated the 4th of February last, with annexed documents numbered from two to six, and two others in Spanish, numbered seven and eight—sent to me subsequently by the same colonel, all relating to certain merchandise confiscated at Boca del Rio, (Bagdad,) by order of General Mariano Escobedo, because it appeared, by testimony of the person who had charge of them, that they belonged to the pretended government of the interventionists.

Hoping that the proceedings in this matter will be conducted with that justice which may be expected from the government of the United States, I enclose you these documents, requesting you to refer them to the proper department, that the affair may be considered with a full knowledge of the facts.

I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to you, Mr. Secretary, the assurance of my most distinguished consideration.