File No. 812.00/18194
Vice Consul Blocker to the Secretary of State
Re confirmation of concentration of troops of de facto Government at Allende has been received. Americans arriving from there state troops arriving in small squads daily. Number now near one thousand. Allende thirty miles from Piedras Negras. These forces have stated they are concentrating to prevent further invasion from American forces. Reports from Muzquiz and Monclova indicate de facto Government not pushing expeditions that left Monclova and Muzquiz; have proceeded only short distance. It is evident that little assistance will be given. Sibley, commander American forces, Eagle Pass, advised.