Mr. Seward to Mr. Barreda.
Sir: I have received and laid before the President your note of the 22d instant, announcing your arrival as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of Peru to this government, and asking for the appointment of a time for you to present your letter of credence.
In reply I am directed to inform you that the President will receive you for that purpose at a quarter before twelve to-morrow. If, therefore, you will call here I will accompany you to the Executive Mansion.
I avail myself of the occasion, sir, to offer to you a renewed assurance of my very high consideration.
Señor Don F. L. Barreda, &c., &c., &c.