It is quite impossible for me to discover the Anchor of the calumny.
I must inform you that until I can receive the necessary legalized certificates from Madrid, which I send by Stelegraph to His Excellency, it is absolutely necessary.
For today, The Governor will take such steps for which I assure you and His Excellency there is not the slightest foundation.
I have 7 certificates.
(Signed) Leon Lopez.
(True Copies)
For / Just. Acting Colonial Secretary.
His own honor and conscience may dictate that steps be taken to put a stop to these calumnious and scandalous statements.