Mr. Garcia to Mr. Seward.
Sir: I have the honor to communicate to you that the government of Peru has ordered me to put an end to the diplomatic functions which, representing it, I have been exercising near your excellency, and that in consequence of the instructions I have received, I shall set out for Peru by the steamer which leaves this port on the 21st instant.
In addressing myself for the last time to your excellency, let me be allowed to express the gratitude which I owe to your government, and to yourself in particular, for the kind welcome you have given to me, and the regret I entertain that the abnormal character of the circumstances which have occurred, agitating Peru, have not permitted me to enter upon more intimate relations with your government and your excellency, and the attainment of results more advantageous to the interests of both countries.
I request your excellency to please to direct a passport to be sent to me, embracing the members of the legation and of my family.
I avail of the occasion to offer to your excellency the assurance of the high and distinguished personal consideration with which I subscribe myself, your excellency’s very respectful servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.