File No. 812.00/4288.

The American Chargé d’Affaires to the Secretary of State .

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]

I am officially informed that the Mexican Government will do its utmost to capture Ciuad Juárez without a battle, by starving it out if necessary, if the American Government will help by stopping entry of supplies. Unless otherwise instructed, I shall make no reply to this note.

Schuyler.