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

[Extract.]

Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward.

No. 60.]

Legation of the United States at the Republic of Honduras, Tegucigalpa, March 23, 1866.

Sir: I herewith forward to you my answer to the letter of his Excellency General Medina, sent by extra courier to La Union, informing me of his election to the presidency of this republic, and of his inauguration.

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I have the honor to be, your most obedient servant,

THOMAS H. CLAY.

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

Mr. Clay to President Medina.

Legation of the United States at the Republic of Honduras, Tegucigalpa, April 9, 1866.

My Friend and Estimable Sir: Your esteemed favor of the 9th instant was received last night. To no one of the many friends you have could the annunciation of your election as President of this republic and subsequent inauguration have conveyed more pleasure than to myself, which was increased by receiving the information in your own handwriting.

My government shall be informed without any unnecessary delay of the action of your congress, and of the constitutional election of yourself as President of this republic.

I am satisfied that President Johnson, of the United States, will view with satisfaction the efforts of the people of Honduras to place her right among the constitutional republics of this continent.

The energy which your Excellency has on every proper occasion exhibited satisfies me that your administration of the government of the republic will redound to your own honor and the best interests of Honduras.

With the highest consideration, I am your attentive friend and servant,

THOMAS H. CLAY, United States Minister, &c.

His Excellency General José Maria Medina, &c., &c., &c.