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_Captain General’s Office of the South_, }
MEXICO, July 27th, 1825. }
Don Vincente Guerrero to all Gentlemen Governors, Military
Commanders, Civil Authorities, and Inhabitants in general of the
United Mexican States--Greeting:
GENTLEMEN: The astonishing faculty of Willis J. Powell, in taming wild
horses in a few hours, was recommended to me by persons of the highest
respectability, and in whom I place entire confidence. They have
written to me in his favor, that I might facilitate him to perform in
this city. He has verified the same to the entire satisfaction of all
the beholders; and having resolved to continue his operations in other
parts of the Federation, where he is now about to go, I recommend him,
gentlemen, to your favor and protection, not doubting in the least but
that you will be highly gratified with the acquaintance of a gentleman
who has made a discovery of so much utility, and which, gentlemen, you
will know how to appreciate, as persons who desire to encourage all
useful improvements, or any thing that may tend to enlighten your fellow
citizens: assuring you that I shall be very thankful for whatever
kindness or favor you shall have dispensed to this citizen. It is what I
expect from your natural goodness. God preserve your lives many years,
&c., &c.