Mr. Seward to Mr. Plumb
No. 16.]
Department of State,
Washington,
October 31, 1867.
Sir: Your despatch No. 11, of 9th instant, has been received, and I am much gratified to learn of your arrival at your post of duty, and the cordial manner in which you have been received by Mr. Lerdo de Tejada, the minister for foreign affairs, on the occasion of the presentation of your letter of credence.
His just appreciation of the policy of the United States as expressed in the conversation as reported by you on that occasion is very pleasing to this government.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
Edward L. Plumb, Esq., &c., &c., &c.