[Untitled], 8th March, 1866

[Untitled]

Citizen Antonio Pedrin, political chief of the territory of Lower California, says to me, under date of 16th instant from San José, as follows:

“With your valued communication, dated 27th December last past, I have received two numbers of the official paper which you had the kindness to send me, in which are published the decrees which the President of the republic issued through the department of foreign relations and government; one relating to the prolongation of the functions of the President, and the other on the responsibilities of General Jesus Gonzalez Ortega.

“In acknowledging the receipt of this communication, I acknowledge with pleasure that, in my opinion, the citizen President could not adopt a more prudent measure, because if it is true that it might affect certain partialities interested in a change of administration, there is nothing more sure than that none of our public men can fill the immense void, which would be left in the absence of the power—the father of the Mexican republic.

“By his side we know that we always hold combined faith, honor, and constancy, sustained by the national party—out of it, God only knows what would become of Mexico under actual circumstances.”

I have the honor to transmit you this, that you may make report to the President of the republic for his information.

I reiterate to you the assurances of my distinguished consideration.