812.2311/522
The Mexican Ambassador (Téllez) to the Secretary of State
Mr. Secretary: I have the honor to inform Your Excellency that the Federal troops which were defending Ciudad Juarez, desirous of avoiding any incident which might happen during combat with the rebels, in view of the proximity of the United States frontier decided to cease fighting in the attack which the rebels made at that place today. As said troops to the number of two hundred (200) must have instructions to reconcentrate at Eagle Pass, I very respectfully beg Your Excellency that as urgently as practicable and if possible by telegraph the consent of the authorities of the State of Texas be obtained so that the mentioned troops may proceed to Eagle Pass across territory of that State, on the understanding that they will have complied with the customary requirements.
I extend [etc.]