Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero
Sir: I have had the honor to receive the copy of a decree, issued by the Congress of the United States of Colombia on the 2d day of May, 1865, which accompanied your note to me of the 22d of July last, expressive of their approbation of the conduct of his excellency Señor Don Benito Juarez, in the character of constitutional president of the United Mexican States, and as the champion and defender of their liberties, independence, and cherished institutions, in the ordeal through which Mexico is now passing.
This tribute to the patriotism and eminent virtues of President Juarez is indeed well deserved, and I am sure will be heartily indorsed by the people of the United States.
Thanking you for your kind attention in communicating so interesting a testimonial to this government, I avail myself of the occasion to offer to you, sir, the assurances of my most distinguished consideration,
Señor Matias Romero, &c., &c., &c., Washington, D. C.