File No. 812.00/16666.
The Governor of Texas to the President.
Mexican border troubles are growing more serious. A number of soldiers and a State quarantine officer murdered in last few days by robber bandits crossing from their headquarters in Mexico opposite Brownsville, Texas. There appears to be a well organized band who make unexpected raids into Texas and murder, rob and terrorize our people and quickly retreat into Mexico where they are not molested. If you can see your way clear to urge upon General Carranza to take prompt and vigorous action to suppress the conditions herein described, I am sure the situation will soon be much relieved and your help will be much appreciated. I make this request after full conference with Commanding General Funston who is patriotically doing everything within his power to meet this grave situation. However, on account of having to respect the [Page 817] border line, your army and our rangers find great difficulty in apprehending the invading bands who escape to Mexico. The cooperation of General Carranza is not only necessary for the protection of our citizens but the citizens of Mexico now residing in Texas.
Thanking you [etc.]