No. 305.
Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish,
Mexico, March 30, 1872. (Received April 12.)
Sir: The battle of La Bufa has been followed by the federal occupation of Durango and Mazatlan and the pursuit of the rebels toward Saltillo and Monterey, which are their last strongholds. The insurgents in various States of the center have been almost entirely disbanded, but in the mountains to the north of Puebla they have become more numerous under the command of Negrete and many other generals, including several members of congress. This has rendered it necessary for General Alatorre to undertake personally the pacification of that district. I am, &c.,