Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Fortieth Congress

[Telegram]

Mr. Seward to Count Wydenhruck.

Department of State, Washington, July 3, 1867.

I regret to say United States consul, Matamoras, wrote despatch June 27, received to-day, namely :

Maximilian was executed on the 19th; city of Mexico surrendered on 21st.

United States consul, Vera Cruz, wrote despatch received and telegraphed from New Orleans July 2, confirming the execution of Maximilian and surrender at discretion of the city of Mexico.

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Count Wydenbruck, &c., &c., &c.