Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session Thirty-eighth Congress, Part IV

Mr. Seward to Mr. Nelson.

No. 63.]

Department of State, Washington, May 19, 1864.

Sir:Your despatches to 124 inclusive have been received.

I have to express my cordial approval of your course in the pending controversy between Chili and Bolivia, which I trust is still within the reach of a peaceful and honorable settlement.

The Senate having by resolution called for information on the subject, a copy of your No. 123 and of its enclosures has been communicated to that body by the President.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Thomas H. Nelson, Esq., &c., &c., &c.,