The Confederacy and Maximilian.
A mutual exchange of courtesies has taken place between General Majia and General Dravton and their officers. The following is a copy of the correspondence between the commanding officers, which shows the friendly sentiments towards the Confederate States by the Imperial commander: "Headquarters Western Sub-District,
"Brownsville, September 28, 1861.
"To the Captain-General, Thomas Majia, Commanding, &c.:
"General:
I have the honor of tendering you my high consideration, and at the same time to express my gratification at your arrival on the Rio Grande, where now floats the flag of the Empire, under whose folds we may expect that repose and security so long denied to us on account of the treacherous and unjustifiable warfare waged, in conjunction with the Yankees, against the Confederation by the former Provisional Governor of Tamaulipas, General Juan N. Cortinas.
"But for the gallantry of our forces in repelling this combined attack, the Empire would at this time have had, upon the left bank of the river, bitter enemies instead of warm friends.
To-morrow afternoon, at 4 o'clock, I will do myself the honor of calling upon you with my staff, hoping by that time to find you, in some measure, relieved from the more pressing duties of your responsible position.
"Permit me, General, to reiterate the assurances of my high consideration and respect.
"Brownsville, September 28, 1861.
"To the Captain-General, Thomas Majia, Commanding, &c.:
"General:
I have received, at this instant, your congratulations for my arrival on the right shore of the Bravo, whither I have come to plant the standard of the Empire. "The political significance of this flag is known to you, General — it means peace and progress within my country, and friendly relations in the exterior; protection to commerce and industry; respect to property; and the most ample guarantees to the citizens of all countries who come to develop, in our territory, the fruits of their toil. "You can, therefore, rest as to the security which your fellow-citizens will enjoy hereafter on the right bank of the river. "I shall deem it a great honor to receive you, with your staff, to-morrow, at 4 o'clock in the evening, as you have been so kind as to propose, and, subsequently, I propose to reciprocate this your polite earnest of friendship. "Be pleased to accept, General, the assurance of my affectionate sentiments and most distinguished consideration. "The Commanding General of New Leon, Coahuila and Matamoras,
[Signed] "Thomas Majia."
