Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward
Mr. Secretary: I have had the honor of receiving your note of the 9th instant, in reply to mine of the 1st, asking questions of the department about the proceedings of Louis Arroyo, who has opened an office in this city, as commercial agent of the pretended Mexican empire.
As your note contains no positive answer to my interrogation, although it clearly indicates the steps to be taken by the United States government in the affair, I have thought it my duty, considering the circumstances of the case, to submit the question to the government of Mexico, and wait for instructions to direct me in regard to it.
I embrace this opportunity of renewing the assurances of my most distinguished consideration.
Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.