Dined at Chapultepee with the Emperor and Empress; the Emperor was writing letter for the steamer to Europe; after dinner, smoked cigars with the Emperor and other gentlemen; told the Emperor that he could not manage immigration thro[ugh] the Ministers, the he wanted to deal directly with him; the Emperor also wanted it done that way; the Emperor told him to discuss the matter with the Empress. 2pp. TCy of frag.