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

Mr. Wood to Mr. Hunter

No 197.]

Legation of the United States, Copenhagen, June 6, 1865.

Sir: I herewith enclose a copy of my note to Mr. Blumhe, minister for foreign affairs, on transmitting him the President’s proclamation of the 10th of May, ultimo, in relation to the national ships of other powers. By reference to my despatch No. 193, you will see that that proclamation is not applicable to this government.

I remain, &c., your obedient servant,

BRADFORD R. WOOD, Minister Resident, &c.

Hon. W. Hunter, Acting Secretary of State.

Mr. Wood to Mr. Blumhe

Legation of the United States, May 31, 1865.

Sir: The within proclamation of the President of the United States I am instructed by the Acting Secretary of State to communicate to his Majesty’s government.

With renewed assurance of distinguished consideration, I have the honor to remain, your excellency’s obedient servant,

BRADFOED R. WOOD, Minister Resident, &c.

His Excellency Mr. Blumhe, Minister for Foreign Affairs.