Mr. Hunter to Mr. Bigelow
Sir: I enclose a translation of a note of the 8th instant, and a copy of the accompaniments to which it refers, addressed to this department by Mr. Romero, the envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the Mexican republic accredited to this government, relative to a supposed understanding between the insurgent commanders in Texas and the French commander in the adjacent quarter of Mexico, and to an alleged co-operation between them, for the purpose [Page 511] of preventing the recovery of Matamoras from its present possession. Supposing the papers referred to in Mr. Romero’s communication to be genuine, they seem to require explanation from the French authorities, which you will consequently request of Mr. Drouyn de Lhuys.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
John Bigelow, Esq., &c., &c., &c.