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

[Unofficial.]

Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward

Washington, May 30, 1867.

My Dear Sir: In compliance with your request of yesterday, I enclose to you copy of a telegram from General Escobedo to General Diaz, confirming the capture of Queretaro and Maximilian, which I have just received by the way of Havana.

Most truly yours,

M. ROMERO.

Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.

[Enclosure No. 1.—Forwarded from Guadalupe Hidalgo, May 16, 1867.—Received at Vera Cruz (Casa Mata) May 16, 1867.]

General Benavides :

General Escobedo telegraphed to me yesterday as follows from Queretaro:

Republic of Mexico, Army oF Operations, Headquarters of the Commander-in-chief.

General Diaz:

I have just received at this 7½ p. m. the report which I have the honor to transmit to you. Fort La Cruz was surprised and carried this morning at 3 a. m. The enemy was thrown in great disorder, but reformed on the heights of La Campana, our artillery playing upon them during their retreat and increasing their confusion. The entire garrison, with all its material of war, has been captured. Maximilian has surrendered at discretion with his generals, Castillo and Mejia. Be pleased to communicate this glorious event to all the governors within the line of your command, with my most cordial felicitations.

Independence and liberty! In front of Queretaro, May 16, 1867, at 11 a. m.

M. ESCOBEDO.

And I transmit it to you for your information.

PORFIRIO DIAZ.

Forwarded:

RAFAEL BENAVIDES, Brigadier General in command.