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. Koerner.

No. 111.]

Department of State, Washington, July 9, 1864.

Sir:Mr. F. L. Barreda, who for some time past has been accredited as the minister of Peru to this government, has for a much longer period resided in this country; has always been known and respected as an intelligent man of business, and as an agreeable gentleman. He is familiar with our views in regard to the pending controversy between Peru and Spain. You may, consequently, rely upon his representation on that subject.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

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