[Translation.]

Señor Mazuera to Mr. F. W. Seward,

Dear Sir: Yesterday afternoon we gave Mr. Chew the letter from General Santa Anna to Mr. Seward, and as to-day we have been absent from the hotel, we don’t know whether Mr. Chew has come to let us know when we shall present it to Mr. Seward if there is no objection.

Pray be pleased to let us know what has been your father’s decision.

Your very obedient servant,

DARIO MAZUERA.

Frederick Seward, Esq.