The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-18
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Mr.. Black 10 Mr.. Buchanan.
CONSULATE OF THE U. s. or AMERICA,
Mexico, October IL, lS45.


CONSULATE OF THE U. s. or AMERICA,
Mexico, October IL, l645.
had the honor, on the 10th instant of receiving
your communication Of the 18th ultmo.
I. On Saturday evening, the llth instant, OBJ
tanned confidential interview with the minister OF
foreign relations of the Mexican republic, relation
to the important charge which his excellency the
President of the United States pleased to con-
fde TO me, and am happy to have it in my
power to advise my government of favorable re-
suit the proceedings had with the Mexican gov
eminent in this affair will be by reference to the
enclosed documents Nos. and 2
No | is copy Of confidential communication
addressed by this consulate to his excellency the
minister of foreign relations of the Mexican gov
eminent; and No. 2 is copy of the said minister S
answer to said communication,
When handed the aforesaid communications to
his exceIlency on Monday, the 18th instant, | re-
uuested that an answer ght be given early as
possible and desired to be Uniformed at what time it
would likely be given. He promised that on We'd
nesday evening, the 10th, and requested at that
time a private interview with me, to be at eight
o'clock in the evening, mot at the department, he
said, but at his private dwelling) in order, as he
said that the affair mi ht be kept close and as
little exposed to public view possible, to avoid
suspic on. At the time appointed | went to his
house. He (being alone in his study received me
cordially and politely, and told me the answer was
|
placed to it in my presence, stating, at the same
Time that he would accompany the answer with
some verbal, frank, and confidential explanations;
which, after reading to me the anewer, he did in the
| following manner:
He said that the Mexican government, notwith-
standing it felt itself very much aggrieved and Of
Tended by the Of that of the United States in
relation to the affairs of Texas, yet it would appear
be out Of place to express these feelings In COM
municaton of this nature; and that if the govern
| ment had but itself to consult, the expression of
these feelings would have been left out of the COM
municaton, they only tend to irrtate; but that
knew as well he did that governments like ours
must endeavor to reconcile the feelings and opinions
of the people for their public acts; and that also
knew very well that strong opposition were daily
calling the attention of the public to, and scrutnz-
ing and condemning every act ofthe government and
that the government endeavored to give them as lit
tie pretext possible; and therefore, wished me to
make this explanation to my government
| And that in relation to the qualities he had rec
commended TO be possessed by the person to be sem
out by the government of the United States for the
settlement Of existing differences, it was the wish
Of the Mexican government, and would be for the
good of both countries, that person suitable ir
every respect should be sent endued with the ne
cessary qualities, and not one against whom the
government or people of Mexico should, unfortu
nately, entertain fixed prejudice, which would be
great obstacle in tho way to an amicasle adjust
ment OF differences.
| And that in order that the coming of the com
missioner might not have the appearance of being
Il forced on them by threat, his government wished
the naval force of the United States now in sight OF
Vera Cruz, should retire from that place before his
arrival and requested that should inform hisgov-
eminent, by communication, as soon ms should
know the fact Of their having left. These things he
repeated more than once, and with the appearance
Of great deal Of earnestness, and enoined it upon
me not to fail to advise my government; and that he
communicated these things TO me not az a minister
but as an individual and friend, who wished for the
good exit of the contemplated MISSION
Notwithstanding my communication to the Mex
lean government Of the 18th instant was Of the most
confidential character as well all the proceedings in
relation to the affair." and this al the request Of the
Mexican minister, who himself enjoned secrecy up
| on me, and promised the strictest adherence to il
on his part
So you will be able to see what reliance can be
placed on the most solemn injuncuons Of secrecy al
far as this government is concerned
4 Enclosure Noll
Nh Black 10 Mr.. Peia v PsRa
CoNsuIkTE OF TIVE UNITED STATES
Mexico, October l3, ls45.