Enclosure No. 2.--Translation.
Mr.. Pena q Pena TO Mr.. Black.
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MEXICO, OCTOBER is, ls45.


SIR have informed my Government Of the private
ference which took place between you and myself the h
instant and have submitted it the confidential letter which
you in consequence of and ageeably what then said
addressed yesterday. In answer, Ihape say you
that, although the Mexican nation is deeply injured By the
United States, through the acts committed by them IN The
department Of Ieras Which belongs 10 this nation my
Government disposed TO reeeipe The commissioner Of the
United STATES ho may to this capital ,oh full polc-
from his Government to settle the present dispute IN
peaceful reasonable and honorable manner thus giving
proof that in the midst Of its INJURIES and of its firm
decision adequate reparaton for them, does
pei with conumey the Of reason and peace which
it is invited by its adversary.


As my Government believes this invitation to be made in
good ah and with the real desire that may lead to favor
able conclusion, also hopes that the commissioner will be
person endowed with the qualities proper for the attainment
this end that his dignity prudence, and moderation and the
dscreetness aud reasonabeness of his proposals. will
butte to calm much possible the just irritation Of the
Mexcans and ne that the conduct of the commissioner
all points may be such persuade them that they may
obtain satisfaction for their INJURIES through the Of
and peace and without being obliged those of
arms and force.


What my Government requires above all things is that the
mission Of the commissioner Of the United States and his
cephon by should appear to be always absolutely frank
and free from every sign of coercion And thus
Mr. Consul, while making known your Government the
disposition the part of that of Mexico receive the
missioner you should impress upon it, Indispensable the
previous recall of the whole naval force now lying in sight
port of Vera Cruz Its presence would degrade Mexico
while she sreceivng the commissioner and would Justly sub
the United States to the mputaon of contradctng by
acts the vehement desire of Cancellation, peace friendship
| which is professed and asserted by words.


have made known to you Mr.. Consul with the brevty
which you desired the disposition Of my Government and in
doing have the satisfaction assure you of my cosde-
ration and esteem for you personally.


MANUEL DE LA PENA.Y PENA.
| To JoHN BLACK, Esq.


Consul of the United States at Mexico