Benito Juarez, to Don Antonio Ochoa, June 6, 1866.

El Paso, June 6, 1866.

Mr. A. Ochoa

My dear friend,

By the enclosed clipping you can see Mr. Seward's latest conclusions concerning the coming of Austrian forces. With these communications, Maximilians last hope has died, and the French forces will surely retire even before the last date set by Napoleon. There is no doubt whatever now on the nearness of our triumph. The solution is not more than five months away. I congratulate you for all.

Mr. Campbell's appointment has been approved by the American Senate as minister to our government.

I am also sending you clippings that clear up the facts that Gen. Ortega has misrepresented in his protest and declaration against the decree of November 8.

Between the 15 to the 20 of the current month I shall arrive in Chihuahua from where I shall have the pleasure to address you.

I beg you to send the enclosed papers to Mr. Pereyra.

May you continue in good health, I am

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

Benito Juarez