Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward
Sir: I think it is well to state, referring to my confidential despatch No.148, of date February 20, 1866, that I have been informed that efforts are making to induce the Austrian government to consent that 4,000 volunteers may be levied here this year for Mexico, on the ground that the supplementary article to the convention of Miramar permitted two thousand each year, and that none were forwarded in the year 1865.
I learn that this consent will probably be accorded, so that if the funds can be obtained for paying, equipping, and transporting them, 4,000 Austrian volunteers will be found and may be expected in Mexico this year. I believe that the funds have not yet been furnished.
I have the honor to remain your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington.