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"Translation". L. R. from General Fuero. [along left side of page]

(MacKenzie) Satillo, July 4, 1874. Gen'l McKenny, Chief of the American Line of the Bravo. San Antonio, Texas.

Sir:

                I have the honor of addressing myself to you to inform you that rumors have been circulated in the villages of the frontier of Coahuila - that a part of the American forces that are under your command, crossed the Rio Bravo, with the object of pursuing Indians or Thieves; and even have information that a party invaded our territory coming until near to Remolino.  By virtue of the instructions that I have received from my Government you will favor me by informing me in answering what your intentions are -- since we are disposed to undertake the persecution of the Indians and Thieves on the Mexican Line and to make the necessary agreement with the American authorities, and work in Common accord in this matter which is of general interest.
                 I also wish to avoid the alarm in which the villages are thrown by observing the frequent invasions of the American forces, and I request that you will abstain from repeating them, because the act is irregular until permission has been granted by the Government of the Nation, through the proper channels to which they are inclined, considering the good feeling that Exists between the sister Republics.

3187 D. T. '74 I am very respectfully a true copy Your servant (Sgd) J. H. Taylor (Sgd) Carlos Fuero A. A. G. Gen'l. in Chief 1st Brigde 3rd Div.

                                                                              of the Mexican Army

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                                                                                                         Department of State
                                                                                                         Washington, Aug. 31, 1874.

The Hon. Wm. W. Belknap Secretary of War Sir:

                  I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of a letter written in your absence by the Chief Clerk of the War Department, under date of the 27th August instant, Enclosing a copy of correspondence between the Commanding General of the Department of Texas and General Don Carlos Fuero of the Mexican Army, relative to thieves and marauders on the Rio