[Translation.]
Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward
Mexican Legation, Washington, February 22, 1866.
Mr. Romero presents his respects to Mr. Seward, and has the honor to transmit to him a copy of extracts of a letter he has received from Paris, dated the 3d instant, and written by a reliable person, noticing the departure of forces from Oran for Mexico about the end of January last.
Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.