Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Romero
Department of State,
Washington,
June 27, 1867.
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your note of the 26th instant, accompanied by a list of
the persons who propose to embark for Mexico in the revenue cutter
Wilderness, at New Orleans. That list was at once communicated to
the Secretary of the Treasury, who telegraphed the collector of
customs at New Orleans on the subject. A copy of a letter from Mr.
McCulloch, with the collector’s answer, is herewith transmitted.
It is believed that the party may be made comfortable. No efforts for
that purpose will be spared.
I avail myself of the occasion, sir, to offer to you a renewed
assurance of my high consideration.
F. W.SEWARD, Assistant
Secretary.
Senor Don Matias Romero,
&c., &c., &c.
Mr. McCulloch to Mr. Seward
Treasury Department,
June 27, 1867.
Sir: In accordance with the verbal
request of yesterday, I transmit herewith copy of despatch just
received from Collector Kellogg at New Orleans. Señor Romero was
at the office on yesterday, and desired to he informed of the
result of despatch sent yesterday from this department to New
Orleans. Should it he deemed necessary, I will thank you to
cause a copy to be furnished that gentleman.
I am, very respectfully,
H. McCULLOCH, Secretary of the
Treasury.
Hon. F. W. Seward,
Acting Secretary of State.
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[Telegram.]
New Orleans,
June 26, 1867.
Hon. H. McCulloch:
Wilderness at Southwest Pass. If desired, get her ready for
Vera Cruz by morning; only difficulty seems accommodations
for so large a party. General Steedman just in; has
despatches for Mexico. Wishes to send the same by cutter, if
going. Please answer.
W. P. KELLOGG, Collector.
