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POWHATAN ELLIS.
Mr.. Ellis 10 Mr.. DE Bocanegra
LEGATION OF THE U. S. OF AMERlcl
Mexico, January 10th, 1912.

LEGATION OF THE U. S. OF AMERICA,
Mexico, January 10th, 1912.
The undersigned Envoy Extraordinary and Min
ster Penipotentiary of the United States of Ameri-
ca has the honor to represent to his EXcelency Jose
Maria de Bocanegra Minister of Foreign Relations,
and Government that Franklin +. Combs, one OF
the prisoners now confined in the Convent of SAINT
iago is The son of General Leslie Combs OF the
United States
For many years past he has been afflicted with
bad health and during the last spring, under the inn
preston that visit to the South would improve IT.
his father urged him TO take the trip for that pur-
pose
shortly after his arrival in Texas, he was, at the
solicitation of Messs. Cook and Brennan, induced
to accompany them as friend, in private capacity
and of the expedition then about TO start
for Santa Fee. He imprudently consented to do
so, with the hope that the object OF his Journey to
the South (that of the Improvement OF his health)
might be promoted by 1t. He was at no time con-
/ nected with the expedition in military point OF
view. He was not enrolled as one OF the partyj he
did not bear arms, nor was he under the control OF
the officers. Messrs Cook and Brennan allege these
facts, in confirmation of the statements OF Mr.
Combs, and state that he was in every sense OF the
word, non-combatant.
4 Under these circumstances and in the absence OF
all testimony going to show that MIR Combs in.
tended TO violate the laws OF this country, the
undersigned feels to be his duty to claim his liberia
ton, in the name of the Government of the United
4 States.
MIR. Combs is just nineteen years of age, is in q
low debiltated state doubtless produced by the ~
nrrnensIons entertained for h1s lie unuer TIA,
hardohp, and exposure incident to his present con
dition. E4
The undersigned avails himself of this opportunity te
enclose to Mr. de Bocanegra, the certificate of two OF
the most eminent and skfu physicians in this capital
giving detailed statement of the present uniortu
nate situation of MIR. Combs, and lie trusts from .
review of all the facts, that the Most Excellent tn,
Provisional President OF the Republic will be pleasec
to give the necessary orders for the release Of this
young man.
4 The undersigned seizes tins occasion to reiterate
to Mr. de Bocanegra the assurance Of his high anC
distinguished consideration.
POWHATAN ELLIS.
To His Exceency
I JOSE MARIA DE BocANEGRA,
Minister Of Foreign Relations and Government
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TRANSLATION.

The undersigned Doctors in NJ edicine aud Sur
gerry, and public professors of the same do hereby
certify:
That having visited Mr., Franklin Combs who is
now prisoner in the Convent of Santiago, and hay
ing done at the Instance Of some of his country
men, we are able, from an examination of him, to
Live opinion as to the condition of his health.
He is of scrofulous habit, and is liable to cerebral
congestion is indicated by vertigo, of
the head, SC; besides this he is afflicted with chro-
mic inflammation Of the organs of hearing, which
threatens an entire loss of that sense.
Considering the character of his Affections, are
OF opinion that the place in which he is imprisoned,
the distressing circumstances by which he is sur
rounded and the want of exercise in free air cannot
but, in high degree, endanger his life.
In testimony whereof we hereto subjoin our sigma
lures at the city of Mexico, 9th Jan 1912
JOHN MACARTNEY
ADOLFUS HEGEWISH
Translated by Brantz Mayer, Secretary of Lega-
ton
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Ne ction of the United States, to wit j. D. Towers,
! John Tompkns, d. Snirerly, III. r. Buchanan l.,
| b. Sheldon, L. G. Blake, Alensworlh Adams, j. "
Boyd, Bergman o. Stout, s. A. Snlly, John =.
Howard J. b. Houghtailbg, L. ). Torrey, A. b.
Sutton, and c. s. Longcope, from the communlca-
tons addressed by the iirst named nine ndlsi-
duals you will that they claim the Intervention OF
the United States, as citizens thereof but ackno"-
ledge that they accompanied the expedition mostly as
traders How far this circumstance will go TO relieve
them from responsibilities to the laws Of this country
when il is known such trading is illegal VIII DO iof
the Government of the United States to determine
These men, il is alleged by this Government were
found associated with the invaders OF me Mexican
territory, and captured with arms IN their hanus
Will this allegation be sufficient to authorize the Mex
lean authorities detan those who claim to be c1l-
OF the United States without the Tact being es-
iablshed by this Government, OF their hostile inten-
tons in entering Mexico, under the circumstances at
tending this expedition
Ii appears TO me that The fact of the guilt Of the &C.
cused party should be proved by those who make the
charge 1t will be perceived that by the law OF the
18th February 1910 which the only law on the sub
iect made known to this legation all strangers, enter
ing this counyby Texas are TO be Immediately sent out
of it, This is the only punishment exacted, and The
natural consequence seems to me that these men, II
they had no hostile Intentions which can be Prored
them by Mexico, and not only changed by infer
drawn from the supposed character OF the santa
Fe expedition entitled to the full benefit and i'm
munity of the decree alluded TO.
1t will be seen that this ground has been taken by
ne in my correspondence with the Minister OF Fo-
reign Relations, in the Of Mr. Kendall but, as
his case is founded exception TO the general prin-
cipe herein stated, | thought II to be my duty 10
urge his upon the notice OF this Government pre-
vious the receipt Of your instructions OF the 81 jan
uary Ii should, hereafter, receive additional testl-
mony the peaceful character pursuits and lnten-
tons Of these men, shall take such steps as may
deem judcious under your general instructions, In
the mean time shall be pleased to receive such adj
vice from the Department Of State as our Government
may think proper for my guidance
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autograph Letter from Mr.. Tornel TO Mr.. Elas

PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE OF THE MINISTRY OF
STATE AND OF fHE WAR AND NAVY BUREAU.
NArIoNAL PALACE, 4th Feby,, 1912
MUCH ESTEEMED SIR: | have felt much lnte-
rested in the fate Of young George Van Ness,
son of General Van Ness, and nephew of Mr..
Van Ness, who was Mayor Of the city of Wash
ington, and from whose family received every mani
festation of kindness whilst was Minister from Mex
leo TO the United States have therefore asked his
liberation from his Excelency the President, and
that he should be placed at your disposal, in order
that he might returno his country, previously pledg-
arms against mine. ttn
1t is with pleasure that improve this opportunity
to repeat to you that am, your obedent servant,
JOSE MARIA TORNEL.
True translation from the original III the office of
this Legation.
BRANTZ MAYER,
Secretary of Legation
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Mr.. Tornelto Mr.. Ell,

PRIVATE CoRREsP JNDENcE OF THE MINISTRY OF
STATE AND OF THE WAR AND NAVY BUREAU.
NATIONAL PALACE,
January 10, ls42.
MosT EXCELLENT Sir AS was not in the office
of the Ministry on the day when you did me the ho-
nor of calling, had not the pleasure of seeing you ;
and since then my occupations have been so contln-
ual that have been unable to fix day for inter-
view however now take occasion to say that
will be happy 10 receive your very acceptable visit in
this office at any time you will honor by designa-
ing
Suitable orders have been given tina, the Tex
prisoners should be treated with the greatest human
ity and consideration, and have the pain to say to
you that the Government reason to except the
person recommended by you from the situation in
which the others are placed.
With great respect, am your obedient servant,
JOSE MARIA TORNEL
True translation from the original in the office of
this Legation
BRANTZ MAYER,
Secretary of Legation,
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! r. ID. JAYNES'S SANATlNE PlLLS-These.
- pills an excellent, mild, and safe purge at all
times, and exceedingly useful in dyspepsia and other
distractions Of the liver. Persons taking them can
eat and drink, usual, without fear OF INJURY; and
what is of infinite advantage, making the Of meg-
curlal preparations SO frequently used in derange-
ments OF the stomach and liver unnecessary. For
sale at
WILLIAM YOuNG'S
Drug store, tco door, east 81 Gadsby's, Penn .irenue
July l1-tf .-e .A-- - -
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BRANTZ MAYER,
=

Secretary Of Legation


January Is, ls42.
The undersigned, Minister Of Foreign Relations
and Government, has received thenote which the
Minister Plenlpotenliary, sc. of tn United States
addressed to him, dated the 10th instant relatiye to
the demand for the liberation of the Texan prisoner
Franklin F. Combs, son of Leslie Combs, of the
United States which request is made as founded
on the illness with which the person Interested is af-
hicted and because his father believing that yoy-
age to the South might be advantageous to him. had
induced him to undertake the journey as a private
individual, and without any engagement, rs you as
sure IN your SAID note, by accompanying the expedi7
ton prepared for Santa Fe in New Mexico
The undersigned will hasten to inform his Excel
ency, MIR. Powhatan Ellis that particular attention
shall be paid to the heath Of the prisone referred to
Tor which purpose, proper orders have tbs day been
given to his EXcelcncy the Governor OF the Depart
ment. And as to his not having taken part in the
expedition referred to, which is shown b. documents
with dates, the Supreme Government VIII take this
subject into consideration and in makitg this com
munication to his ExceHency, Mr.. Ellis, ~ answer to
his aforesaid note, the unders gned avas himself of
the opportunity to repeat to him the assurances Of
his very distinguished consideration
JOSE MARIA DE BOCANEGRA
Mr. PowHATAN ELLIS, &c.
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10 PAREN rs AND CHILDREN.

w Nj. FISCHER has recently received 3000Fos
wv ters and ether Elementary Copy books, irtm
No TO g. inclusive, which he will sell hencetorth al
10 cents each and The best quality plain copy books
each, good letter and cap paper ruled, at 8
cents per qure, quilts at % cents per 100, ink at u.
cents per pni, inkstands cts each slate pencils
ers, and every other article OF stationery, at sImIa.
Ptie,ei viii be constantly kept ioI sale al Statloner
Hall iune 8 3taw3w
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E STA have the satisfaction to inform you that Mr..
franklin Combs VITO had been made prisoner togeth-
er with numerous Texans, in New Span, was mn'edl-
aey released by bis Exccllency the Provisional Pres-
dent soon as my official demand was laid before him,
which demand under the peculiar circumstances OF his
case thought proper TO make in the OF the Co
yernnent OF the ned States. Mr.. Combs Is now al
aerty in the city OF Mexico, and will return to the
United States by the earliest opportunity AN un-
able to say what punishment will be inflicted by the
authorities Of this Republic the rest of the Texan
prisoners.
have the honor to be, sir, with the greatest re-
spect your most ohedient servant,
POWHATAN ELLIS.
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TO IIIE LADIES

TllE Well known firm of ARMAND PROUST 4
Il co Bay Broadway, New York beg leave to irI-
form the Ladies that having received by the latest
packets from France, a handsome assortment If the
newest articles IN the MILLINERY line, VIZ En-.
broldcrcd CaPcs, Collars, Shawls Ball and Wcddug
Dresses Pocket llandkercheis, .accs, Ribbons.
nadc-up Bonnets, Fancies, &c.-tey have lust epcr-
cd an Agency IN this city, in the upper part ot
MeSsrs' BoftLEh DoNNs housc-iuruI,Iiiug ware
rooms Penn-y xanla Avenue where tty rcspcctlull,
request call may 3-'3t "
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w. Els 10 General Tanel..
MlXlco, 7th Februar,

MlMco, tn February. 1912
Most Excellent Sir have the honor 10 acknow-
ledge the receipt OF your note under date of the 4th
February advising me that the most Excellent the
PROVISIONAL President Of the Republic had been
pleased to direct YOU toplace at my disposition Young
MIR, Van Ness Of the United States For this act Of
courtesy feel exceedingly Obliged to his ExccIen-
icy The President and also 10 YOU my dear sir for the
ethcient mahnern whichyou lnerposed iuhis behalf.
VIII take care to make known the circumstances to
the family OF Mr. Van Ness IN Washington, who will
as your warm friends and admirers, Justly appreciate
the magnanlmous sentiments by which YOU were in.
iiuenced IN such high and noble act Of friendship
have the honor to be- most Excellent Sir. with
the greatest esteem and respect your most obedient
servant,
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a 10 Mr.. Ellis - Translation

Mr. Bocanegra 10 Mr.. Ellis - Translation.
NATIONAL PALACE,
MEXICO, 4th Feb 1912.
The undersigned, Minister of Foreign Relations
and Government, has received the which his
cellency, Mr.. Powhatan Ellis, Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States Of
America, addressed him to-day, in which he desires
that a time may be appointed for an interview.
The undersigned will have the honor to receive his
Exceency, Mr., Ellis, at this office, Monday next,
at II O'Clock, NJ and he takes this occasion Of reite
rating the assurance Of his very high consideration
JOSE MARIA DE BOCANEGRA,
To his Excellency
PowHATAN ELLIS,
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Penpotentiary of
the United States of America
True translation from the original in the Office Of
the Legation at Mexico,
BRANTZ MAYER,
Secretary Of Legation.
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JAYNEs's CARMUNATlVE BALsAM.

TNlilS is one of the most efficient, pleasant, and
i safe compositions ever offered To the public for
the cure OF the various arrangements OF the stomach
and bowels, and the oily article worthy of the least
confidence Tor curing cholera inantum or summer
complaint, dysentcry and nervous diseases.
All persons are requested TO try it-ior, without
exception it is one OF the most valuable family me-
dicines ever yet discovered Hundreds nay thou.
sands! of certificates have been received from ply
sicians, cergymen, and families Of the first respec-
liability, bearing the strongest testimony in It's favor
too numerous to be mentioned Full directions ac-
companying each bottle For sale at
WILLIAM lOINGtS
Drug store hso doors east u Gabhys Penn .4renm
June l1--tf
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JAYNES'S TONIC VERMlFUGE-

JAYNESiS TONIC VERMIFJGE
TNHlS VERMlFUGE is perfectly safe and 30 plea.
Il SAINT that children will not refuse to take it II
ctectuay destroys worms, neutT lIzes acldty on
sourness of the stomach, increases appetite and ac,
as general and permanent tonic and i. therefore
exceedingly beneficial in intermittent and remit,en
ievers, Indigestion, &c and is almost certain cure
for fever and ague and, what Of more Importance
it does il permanently. For sale at
WILLIAM YOUNGrS
Drug Store, Pennsylvania .irenus
June lift -
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.MeIico, 10 Nh EAiS.
MosT EXCELLENT SIR; The undersigned, Com
mander General OF this Department, has the honor to
place at the disposal of his Exceency the Minister
Plenpotentlary Of the United States, the youth
George IAN Ness, who was made prisoner with the
Texans, and 10 whom his Exceency the President of
She Republic has been pleased to grant his liberty
account Of his youth and Of the respectable family
TO which he belongs
This occasion offers me the opportunity to reiterate
to your Exceency tie assurance of my distinguished
esteem.
God and Liberty. Mexico, 9TH February, 1912
GABRIEL VALENCIA.
True translation, from the original in the Office Of
the Legation. s
BRANTZ MAYER,
Secretary Of Legation
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Mr.. Ellis TO General 7'ornel.

MEXICO, January ON, 1919
MosT EXCELLENT Sir | called at the War office
yesterday and the day previous with hope to have
minutes conversation with you IN relation 10 the
present condition OF young Coombs one of the prison
er. confined in the Convent of Santiago in this capi-
tai but you were engaged with the most excellent he
President of the Republic.
beg you will be pleased to permit me to see you to-
morrow at any hour you may designate
With assurances OF high esteem and respect, nave
the honor TO be your Excellencys most obedlent ser
want,
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LOCATION OF THE U. s. OF AMERICA,
Mrxtan Ar L.L-.. lSA

LOCATION OF THE w. s. OF AMERICA,
Mexico, 4th February, 1912.
The undersigned, Envoy Extraordinary and Minis
ter PenlpotenlIary Of the United States of America,
requests that his Exceency Jose Maria de Became
gra, Minister OF Foreign Relations and Government,
will do him the honor to grant him personal inter
view to-day at any hour that may be most agreeable
TO his Excelency, Mr. de Bocanegra, to whom the I'M
desIgned presents the Of his high and dis
lingulshed consideration.
POWHATAN ELLIS
To his ExceIlency
JOSH MARIA DE BocANEGRA
Minister Of Foreign Relations and Government,
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Mr.. Ellis 10 Mr.. Tor,,si.

s"' fStS ~ stiTs I01tft.
Mexico, January Is, 1912
Sir have had the honor to receive your private
note of the 18th instant, and if convenient to Won
viii appoint Monday evening next at 6 O'Clock, for
an interview at your office in the Palace. .,*
Suffer me to take this occasion to present to you
the assurance of my esteem and respect and to sub
scribe myself
Your most obedient servant
POWHArAN ELLIS
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Mn. Adams 10 Mr., Ellis.


III VI 0HkAICOI 7 co, U Ioi-'
SIR Having been advised, by all foreigners who
have visited u.s. for every American citizen who claims
citizenship thrIe, To make a statement and hand il
over 10 you, whose duty il is to demand such ndiyidu
ais, entertain doubt but that can satisfy YOU that
| am bona fde citizen of the United States | left
home on visit 10 brother residing in Texas leaving
behind me, in the town of Lancaster Kentucky, d
wife and two children. was ON the eve of returning
that ii would prove a much more interesting IMP by
way of Santa Fe, than through the settlements.
never have taken the oath of allegiance to Texas.
Very respectfully, your obed't seryt
ALLENSWORTI1 ADAMS
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POWHATAN ELElS.


CONSULATE OF THE L. or AMERICA IN MExrco
do hereby certify that on the llth da, Of Fcb1ua-
Try before me the Undersigned Vice Consul Of The
United States OF America for the CITY of Ncxlco,
personally appeared George Van Ness who being
Ist duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist, Of Almighty
SOD, deposes and says, that he was present in the
month OF September last, in the Province of New
Mexico at place called calIc Cucsta, MrIGeorge
wilkins Kendall was taken prisoner by the Mexican
troops that he saw the SAID Kendall present his pass
port TO Captain Damdso Salazar and that said ken
dali was then sent under escort to Governor and
General Amijo, and his passport, at the same time
handed to hm that the sand General Amijo read
SAID passport, and pronounced it to be good but that
ne could not respect It, inasmuch a, MIR Kendall
was with the enemies of Mexico
Deponcnt acted as Interpreter
Register b. fol o. Ia testimony whereof hatc
hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the sea-
OF this consulate, on tins llth February, lsi2 at the
city of McXicos
JOHN BLACK, TIC
True copy from the Duplicate among The archives
Of tins Legation BRANTZ MAYER,
Secretary OF Legation.
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EXTRACT.
Mr.. Ellis to Mr.. Webster.

LLcArlos OF THE U. OF AMERICA,
MEXICO 22d January, lS42.
Sin It affords great pleasure TO have an oppor-
tunty to contradict the report OF the shooting OF hree
Texan prisoners near Chihuahua. There was not the
slightest foundation fol the. rumor. It was tabrlca'
ton published in one of the Northern papers transfer
red 10 the "Siglo diez nuere, of this place, from
whence I,oek the accoant communicated to you IN
my despatch No. 81
The Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER,
Secretary of State OF the United States
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GLASS GLASS IA small lot Of Potomac
~ Glass just received and for sale at WILLIAM
YOUNG Drug Store, , doors Eas, Gadsbys Also,
fresh supply Of IL seed Oll, just received.
May 81
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Nh, Blake to Mr., Ellis.
Cry OF Mexico, February 18th, ls4s

CITY OF MENIeo, February 9Th, 1912
Sir am informed that through influence, there
is some probability that all the American citizens
will be liberated and being one myself, il may not be
improper for me TO make statement to you of my
precisely as it. In the first place left home on
visit to Texas and shortly after my arrival there,
was prostra ed with severe illness, which relaxed
just IN time to enable me to set out upon the Santa
Fe trip which undertaking hoped would entirely
restore me to health, and it was also my intention to
return 10 the United States by the way of St Louis,
which can prove by several individuals along, who
heard me express the intention prior to leaving
Texas
am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
l.. G. BLAKE.
r. I,not T.. american Minister