File No. 812.00/16000.
Special Agent Silliman to the Secretary of State.
Department’s Aug. 28, 1 p.m. border complications. My August 28, 8 p.m. Written reply received last night:
Circumstances sincerely deplored. In order to avoid repetition, orders have been given to refrain from anything that might cause friction with the United States; also for punishment of soldiers who expected to stone [storm?] American side; also that vigilance, vigilance, vigilance be redoubled in order to prevent disturbers of public order in Texas from taking refuge on the Mexican side. The First Chief hopes for a reciprocal attitude on the part of the Government of the United States giving notice that he is informed that two Mexican soldiers have been wounded by shots.