File No. 812.0144/75
The Mexican Ambassador ( Bonillas) to the Secretary of State
Excellency: I have the honor to inform your excellency that the Department of Relations of my Government advises me that under date of March 29 last, a group of American troops passed into Mexican territory at the Pilares ranch, which they set on fire.
By my Government’s direction I protest to your excellency’s Government against such acts, which constitute a violation of Mexican territory, and beg your excellency to be pleased to order the punishment of those who may be found to be responsible for the above-mentioned acts.
I avail [etc.]