Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero
Sir: You are aware of the intention of this government to provide you with a passage to Mexico in a public vessel of the United States. I now have the honor to acquaint you that, in a letter of this date, the Secretary of the Treasury informs me that the revenue cutter Wilderness will be ordered to Charleston, South Carolina, for the purpose of receiving you and your friends and of making the voyage referred to. If, therefore, you should reach Charleston by the 14th of this month, it is probable that you may then embark in the Wilderness there.
I avail myself of this occasion to renew to you, sir, the assurances of my high consideration.
Señor Don Matias Romero, &c., &c., &c.