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I sent you a telegram yesterday informing you that a filibuster expedition is forming here to invade Mexico, by way of Matamoras. I inclose a copy of the note I sent to General Buchanan on the subject.
Recruiting is going on puldicly, and I can now designate three places where the names of the enlisted are enrolled, viz: the Spanish tavern called the Las Buñaladas, on St. Philippe street, between Old Levee and Chartres, the coffee-house on the corner of Bienville; and Dauphin in front of a boarding-house, No. 126 Toulouse street, where a person who calls himself colonel is lodging, and who was among the late invaders of the republic, and is now recruiting. This individual was Abounded in the left hand at half-past three to-day, by one of the adventurers of the expedition, in a row that occurred between them. The imperialist, Perez Gomez, was residing in the house in Toulouse street till very lately, and it is now occupied by a Mexican named Aguilar, who also figured in the famous empire.
The expedition is forming here, and in small boats, traversing creeks and lagoons; they go to Ship Island in squads, whence, I am assured, the expedition will sail for Matamoras.
Santa Anna’s emissaries arrived here last night from Havana, in the American steamer Star of the Union, and they furnish means for the expedition. * * *
I will keep you informed of daily occurrences. Accept the protests of my appreciation. Independence, liberty, and reform!
RAMON S. DIAZ.
The Citizen Consul General of the Republic of Mexico in New York.
Washington, June 27, 1868.
A true copy.