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

Mr. Peck to Mr. Seward.

No. 20.]

Legation of the United States of America, Port au Prince, Hayti, December 2, 1865.

Sir: In despatch No. 19, of date November 26th, ultimo, I forwarded a notice of the lifting of the blockade of Cape Haytien, which I had just received from the minister of foreign affairs. As the paper has some importance, I send a duplicate of it with this.

President Geffrard has returned to this city. His army has been disbanded There is no political disturbance, but confidence does not yet return.

I have paid my respects to President Geffrard, and will presently report the conversation I had with him.

I am, sir, with great respect, your obedient servant,

H. E. PECK.

Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.