Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-ninth Congress

Mr. Hunter to Mr. Williams

No. 6.]

Department of State, Washington, October 13, 1865.

Sir: Your despatch of the 11th of July last, No. 4, transmitting a copy of the correspondence which passed between yourself and Prince Kung upon the subject of the assassination of the late President Lincoln, has been received. The sentiments expressed by his excellency regarding the melancholy occurrence referred to are highly appreciated.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

W. HUNTER, Acting Secretary.

S. Wells Williams, Esq., &c.,&c.,&c.,