Mr. Benjamin to Mr. Théron.
Sir: The governor of Texas has communicated to the president a correspondence between him and yourself, in which you plainly attempted to induce the governor to enter into some understanding or arrangement for the withdrawal of Texas from this confederacy. This attempt on your part is considered by the president as an abuse of the hospitality of the confederacy, and as indicating hostility on your part to this government and people.
Your presence within the confederacy can no longer be permitted. You are therefore required to depart immediately, and not to return without the previous permission of this government.
I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
Mr. B. Theron, French Consular Agent, and Vice-Consul for Spain, Galveston, Texas.