John N. Edwards in his history of Shelbys Expedition to Mexico. an Unwritten Leaf of the War. describes the interview between Maximilian and General Shelby as follows: Shelby laid his plans before him at once. These were to take immediate service in his Empire. recruit a corps of 40.000 Americans. supersede. as far as possible. the native troops in his army. consolidate the Government against the time of the withdrawal of the French soldiers. encourage emigration in every possible manner. develop the resources of the country. and hold it. until the people became reconciled to the change. with a strong and wellorganized army. Every proposition was faithfully rendered to the Emperor. who merely bowed and inclined his head forward as if he would hear more. Shelby continued. in his straightforward. soldierly manner: " It is only a question of time.
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