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d. Franco. De P. Morales, governor Of .Ne,c Leon.
to Major General Taylor.
[Translated.]
MONTEREY, Sept. 26, 8 O'Clock. a. m.
As you are resolved to occupy the place by force
of arms and the Mexican genera.in- chief resolved
TO defend il at every cost, as his honor and duty
require him to do, thousands Of victims, who, from
indigence and want of means, find themselves now
in the theatre OF war, and who would be uselessiy
sacrificed, claim the rights, which in all times, and
the State. and legitimate representative Of the
people, I state their case to you, and hope from
your civilization and refinement, that whatever
may be the event of the present contest you will
issue orders that families shall be respected. or
will grant reasonable time for them to leave the
capital
have the honor to salute you generain-chef
Of the army OF occupation Of the United States, and
to assure you of my highest consideration
God and liberty.
FRANCO DE P. MORALES.
GENEaAL-IN.cH,EF of the Army of Occupation
OF the Uhlteu ctates
D. Pedro .ampudia, gen~a1-in.ehi.t. to Major
General Taylor
[Translated
HEApQUARTERs AT MONTEREY,
Sept 2s. 1886, 9 O'Clock, p. m.
SENIOR GENERAL. Having made the defence
OF which, believe this city susceptible, have fu-
filled my duty, and have satisfied that military ho-
nor which, in certain manner, is common to all
armies Of the civilized world.
| To prosecute the defence, therefore, would OIL.
ly result in distress to the population who have al
ready suffered enough from the misfortunes conse-
quent on war; and taking it for granted that the
American government has manifested disposition
to negotiate propose to you to evacuate the city
and its fort taking with me the p'rsoneile and
materiel1e which have remained, and under the as
surance that no harm shall ensue to the inhabitants
who have taken part IN the defence.
Be pleased 10 accept the assurance Of my most
distinguishe d consideration.
PEDRO DE AMPUDIA.
i To SEHoR DoN 2. TAYLOR,
General.in-chie of the American army.
(No. s.)
HEApquARrERs Army OF OCCUPATION.
Camp before Monterey, Sept. "a. 1876.
7o'clock, q. m.
Sir: Your communication, bearing date at nine
o'clock, p m, on the 23d inst, has Just been re-
ceived by the hands of Col Moreno.
In answer to your proposition to evacuate thu
city and fort with all the personal and material o.
war, have to state that my duty compels me to
decline acceding to il. A complete surrender o.
the town and garrison. the latter as prisoners o.
war, is now demanded. But such surrender VII
be upon terms. and the gallant defence Of the Place
lcreditable alike to the Mexican troors and nation
will prompt me to make those terms as liberal al
possible The garrison wal be allowed, at YOU
opton after laying down its arms, to retire 10 TIN
interier on condition Of not serving again during
the war, or until regularly exclaimed. Ineed hardl,
say tnat therigh,s OF nen-eombatants viii be res
pected. M
An answer to this communication is require.
> by IL O'Clock. II you assent to an accommoda
tion, an officer will be despatched at once. unde
/ instructions to arrange the conditions.
Lam, sir, very respectfully.
Your obedent servant,
; sssis Fl z. TAYLOR.
. Major Gen. u. 8. Army, Com.
J, SENoR D. PEDRO DE AMpuprA, .4se
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