Mr. Romero to Mr, Seward
Mr. Secretary: As the war which, the Emperor of the French waged against my country has happily ended in the complete triumph of the Mexican cause, and as peace is now restored over the whole extent of the national territory, I have thought it a convenient occasion for me to return to Mexico, to attend to some personal business, and to restore my health, which has been somewhat enfeebled by the labors of an eight years residence win this city, during the most critical period in the history of my country, and, at the same time, to assist as much as I can in the consolidation of the peace that the Mexican people have conquered at the cost of much blood and countless sacrifices,
For these reasons I have solicited leave from my government to return to Mexico, and I received a communication by the last steamer, from Mr. Lerdo de Tejada, dated the 28th of August last, in the city of Mexico, in which he informs me that the President of the republic has been pleased to grant me the leave I requested, and charges me, on quitting this legation, to leave it in the care of Mr. Ignacio Mariscal, as charge d’affaires.
On informing you that I will begin my leave by embarking on the 12th instant for Vera Cruz, I cannot refrain from expressing my regret to suspend my official relations with you; relations that have not only been important but very agreeable during the seven years in which our respective countries have passed through serious difficulties and experienced transcendent events. Neither can I refrain from expressing my gratitude for the kindness with which you have been pleased to treat me, and for the prompt attention you have always given to all the requests I have deemed it my duty to make of you.
The success of the cause that our respective governments have been called upon to defend, and in which we have both been identified, is one link more in the chain of inoblivious memories that binds me to the Secretary of State of the United States.
If circumstances prevent my immediate return to the United States, I will do all I can in my country, as a simple citizen, who desires the welfare of his country, to promote the best understanding between the two republics, to cause that each may be better known to the other, and that there may exist between them sentiments of mutual confidence, consideration and respect, that cannot fail to produce the most favorable results for the interests of both, as well as the other republican institutions in America.
It is with regret that I accept this occasion to renew to you, Mr. Secretary, the assurances of my distinguished consideration.
Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.