Mexique, 1840 751 
respecting treaties with France and recognition of Texas 
(f . 93) . 
19 (1840. June-Dec.) 
Alleye de Cyprey 
To Thiers 
June 26. No. 9, threatened California uprising 
in favor of Texas; arrest of alleged conspirators, all 
English or American; representations by U.S. and English 
ministers; status of Texan independence; England offers 
mediation and threatens recognition of Texas if Mexican 
authority is not reestablished by end of year; Mexico has 
decided to listen to proposals of Texan plenipotentiary 
who is in Mexico incognito; rumor is that latter has offered 
4,000,000 piastres to Mexico and that basis of transaction 
is already laid; should be acceptable in congress if govern- 
ment uses part of 4,000,000 piastres; signature and rati- 
fication of U.S. -Mexican convention (ff. 66-69). 
Aug. 11-21. No. 14, rumors that Canales has 
taken Matamoras with army of 800 Texans , and that Arista 
has left Tampico to oppose him (ff . 125-132) . 
Aug. 21. No. 15, encloses letters from Rosamel 
at Monterey, and from French citizens there; necessity of 
consular agent or consul at Monterey; ease with which 
California could be taken; it will fall into hands of 
Americans, or of English if former do not hasten to obtain 
a foothold there (ff . 133-134) ; enclosing: Leroy and 
Fourcade to Alleye de Cyprey, June 20, requesting that 
present state of California be given consideration; dangers 
to foreigners residing there; need for consular' agent 
(f . 135) ; Rosamel to Alvarada, July 8, thanks for protection 
furnished French citizens during recent troubles in Cali- 
fornia (ff. 136-137); Rosamel to Alleye de Cyprey, July 8, 
French citizens (of which only 8 or 10 in Upper California) 
were not disturbed during recent troubles; need for consular 
agent there; violence and cruelty in arrest of English and 
Americans, but country is well rid of them; arrival of 
American corvette St. Louis , captain Forrest; latter admits 
he would have liked to seize Alvarado and carry him to 
Mexico, but he feared consequences; opinion of Rosamel on 
character of native Calif ornians; rumor that Alvarado was 
trying to give Americans a chance to take country; no doubt 
that U.S. has designs on California (ff. 138-140). 
Sept. 28. No. 20, no news of events on western 
frontier; chamber unable to agree on methods of raising 
money for war against Texas; government willing to come 
to terms with Texas, but popular feeling too much opposed; 
Texan squadron at Vera Cruz under Moore; its character, 
and reception at Campeche (ff. 168-175). 
Oct. 2-5. No. 24,. British demand for reparation 
for expulsion of English from Upper California; indemnity 
promised by Mexico (ff. 199-204). 
Nov. 30. No. 32, Treat, agent of Texan govern- 
ment, has suddenly broken off secret negotiations with 
Mexico; Mexican government disposed to come to terms, and 
