758 Mexique, 1843 
Doyle's insistence that he conferred with Alleye de Cyprey 
respecting mediation, in which matter Doyle is mistaken; 
Bocanegra' s protest to Thompson against Santa Fe expedition 
(ff. 183-186); enclosing: Bocanegra to Thompson, July 21, 
protest against invasion of New Mexico by U.S. citizens 
(ff . 187-188) ; translation of two articles in Diario del 
Gobierno, July 9, including following correspondence: Santa 
Anna to Tornel, Feb. 6, 18; J. W. Robinson to Santa Anna, 
Jan. 9; Tornel to Santa Anna, Feb. 11, 25; statement by 
Santa Anna, Feb. 18; Bocanegra to Tornel, July 7; Doyle to 
Bocanegra, July 6; Bocanegra to Doyle, July 7; S. Houston, 
decree, June 15; Tornel to Woll, July 7 (2 letters); Tornel, 
unofficial article on armistice with Texas, July 9 [all of 
this material refers to arrangement of armistice between 
Mexico and Texas] (ff. 189-205). 
Aug. 25. No. 182, Mexican assurance that promises 
of General Vasquez to French in San Antonio, to respect 
neutrality of peaceful foreign subjects in Texas with regard 
to persons and property, will be confirmed; right is re- 
served to claim property title to which originated with 
Texan government (ff . 271-274) ; enclosing: Bocanegra to 
Alleye de Cyprey, July 11, Mexico confirms promises to 
French at San Antonio (ff. 275-277 ; 278-280); Alleye de 
Cyprey to Bocanegra, Aug. 11, gratification at Mexican 
promise to respect neutrality of French subjects in Texas; 
France must in any case protect contracts of its subjects 
made with a government that has been recognized (ff . 281- 
282) . 
Aug. 26. No. 183, transmits Thompson's note 
of July 22 to Bocanegra; observations on this note; in- 
creasing bitterness in Mexico towards U.S.; hostile atti- 
tude of Santa Anna (ff . 283-286) ; enclosing: Thompson to 
Bocanegra, July 22, in reply to note protesting against 
Santa Fe expedition, asserts that it is entirely Texan, 
under command of a Texan, Col. Snively, and that it is 
assembling in Texas; admits that U.S. subjects may be found 
in it, as may also certain Irish subjects of Great Britain, 
but that U.S. cannot be held responsible for expedition 
(ff . 287-288) ; Bocanegra to Thompson, Aug. 8, reply to note 
of July 22; reassertion that Santa Fe expedition is largely 
recruited from U.S. (ff. 288-290). 
To Alleye de Cyprey 
July 7. Approval of conduct in offering French 
mediation, together with English, between Texas and Mexico; 
France does not recognize right of U.S. to prevent European 
nations from concerning themselves with American affairs; 
approval of protest against Mexican declaration of policy 
respecting foreigners in Texas (f. 166). 
July 10. French possession of Marquesas islands, 
and protectorate over Tahiti; U.S. protest against English 
possession of Sandwich islands; real character of French 
and English intervention in Buenos Aires; official U.S. 
explanation of talcing of Monterey by Commodore Jones (ff. 
172-173) . 
