Vera Cruz, January 8th., 1870.
My Dear Sir:—I have at last arrived at this port, after a very interesting journey from the Capital, which has afforded me opportunities to study the structure, resources and prospects of the States of Puebla, Tlaxcala, and Vera Cruz, not to speak of the antiquities of Cholulu, and the marvelous scenery of the Cumbres of Orizaba.
It is with the greatest satisfaction that I find that the only popular discontents existing in the Republic are merely local in their character, and have no connection with the general conduct of national affairs.
These local difficulties will find a solution in the states where they occur, if the Federal Administration shall be allowed to treat them with impartiality and moderation.
It remains for me, only, to thank the President once more for the distinguished consideration and hospitality which I have received at his hands and the hands of the Mexican People. Renewing at the same time the expression of my most fervent wishes for the prosperity and happiness of the Mexican Republic, I take leave of the President and his distinguished associates, with the most profound respect and affectionate esteem.
Señor Don S. Lerdo de Tejada, &c., &c., &c. Mexico.
Vera Cruz, January 8th., 1870.
My Dear Mr. Lerdo:—In leaving Mexico after the visit which you have done so much to distinguish, and to render pleasant and instructive, I shall not fail to cherish the hope that the course of political affairs in Mexico, may allow you, at no distant day, to come to the United States, and renew with me there the studies which will be so useful to you hereafter, in a career, which I foresee is to be equally honorable to yourself and important to the Republican cause in America. Accept my warmest and most sincere thanks for all the honors and
