No. 238.
Mr. Frelinghuysen to Señor Romero.

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 12th ultimo, in relation to the reciprocal passage of troops across the border when in pursuit of hostile Indians, and the pleasure to inclose, for the information of the Mexican Government, a copy of a letter from the Secretary of War, of the 31st ultimo, wherein he states that the proposed terms or conditions upon which such passage may be made, are acceptable to the General of the Army of the United States and to himself.

Accept, &c.,

FRED’K T. FRELINGHUYSEN.
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[Inclosure.]

Mr. Lincoln to Mr. Frelinghuysen.

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 15th instant, transmitting a copy of a note from the minister of Mexico, at this capital, in relation to the reciprocal passage of troops across the border in pursuit of fugitive Indians, and a copy of a telegram from the United States minister at the City of Mexico, presenting the terms upon which such passage may be made.

In reply thereto, I beg to state that this correspondence was duly referred to the General of the Army, who in returning same expresses the opinion that “the terms proposed by the Mexican minister in his communication of May 12, 1882, are just and fair, and should be accepted pure and simple.”

The views of the General of the Army are concurred in by this department, and should they receive the approval of the Department of State, the necessary instructions will be issued by the military authorities to carry the same into effect.

Very respectfully, &c.,

ROBERT T. LINCOLN,
Secretary of War.