Mr. Seward to Mr. Koerner.
Sir:Your despatches of June 21, No. 104, and June 22, No. 105, have been received. Having submitted these interesting papers to the President, I am authorized to approve and commend the diligence and practical wisdom with [Page 92] which you have executed my previous instructions in relation to the unhappy difference which has arisen between Spain and Peru.
The frank and liberal sentiments expressed to you by Mr. Pacheco induce a hope that on the arrival of a discreet and honorable agent of Peru at Madrid an accommodation mutually honorable and satisfactory to both countries can be effected. Mr. Barreda, whom I have already mentioned to you, will embark on the 20th instant, although he has as yet received no especial charge from the president of Peru; yet I have no doubt that on his arrival in Spain he will receive authority to make all needful explanations. I cheerfully commend him to your confidence and esteem.
You were altogether right in assuring the Spanish government that our obligations of neutrality will be justly and honorably performed.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
Gustavus Koerner, Esq., &c., &c., &c., Madrid.