Mr. Seward to Mr. Koerner.

No. 109.]

Sir: I have especial satisfaction in acknowledging the receipt of your despatch of the 3d of June, No. 101. It was written, indeed, before the Spanish government had received direct and full information from its agents in Peru. Nevertheless, your account of the demonstrations which that government has made concerning the unhappy difficulties at Lima seems to authorize an expectation that these difficulties will be adjusted in a way that shall be at once peaceful and consistent with the safety, honor, and welfare of both countries. I find no occasion at present to enlarge my instructions heretofore given.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Gustavus Koerner, Esq., &c., &c., &c., Madrid.