Benito Juarez, to Don Antonio Ochoa, Nov. 27, 1866.

Chihuahua, Nov. 27, 1866.

Mr. A. Ochoa

My dear friend,

I await confirmation of the news that was communicated to you from
Culiacan about the evacuation of Mazatlan, and I hope that if it is certified
you will let me know immediately.

You probably already know that Durango was evacuated by the enemy
on the 13 of the present month, and on the 17 Mr. Pereyra occupied it and
within four or five days, Mr. Aranda will probably arrive there.

Very truly yours, Q.B.S.M.

Benito Juarez