Earl Russell to Sir C. Wyke Foreign Office, April 1, 1862 Sir, Her Majesty's Government entirely approve the Convention signed by Count Reus and General Doblado at La Soledad on the 19th of February, and of which the particulars are given in your despatch of the 22nd February last. Her Majesty's Government had some doubts as to the policy of allowing the Mexican flag to be hoisted in the city and citadel of Vera Cruz; but as I observe you say that the allies retain military occupation and possession of both, Her Majesty's Government are not disposed to object to that Article. Her Majesty's Government are glad to perceive that all the allied Commissioners agreed to ratify the Convention. This Convention will, it is to be hoped, dispel the fears entertained that the allies intended to interfere in the internal affairs of Mexico, and which, it must be admitted, was too much countenanced by the imprudent language held regarding the "regeneration of Mexico". It is to be hoped that this error will not be repeated. The Mexicans alone are the fit judges of the form of government suited to their position, and calculated to ensure their welfare. (Signed) RUSSELL ................. Earl Russell to Sir C. Wyke Foreign Office, April 1, 1862 (Extract) I have to state to you that Her Majesty's Government have no wish to establish a foreign Protectorate in Mexico, or to send troops thither for that purpose. (Signed) RUSELL Back to Table of Contents: Booklet No. 8, Mexico 1861-67 Back to El Dorado List of Issues Back to Master Magazine List © Copyright 2000 by The South and Central Military Historians Society This article appears in MagWeb (Magazine Web) on the Internet World Wide Web. Other military history articles and gaming articles are available at http://www.magweb.com