Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Fortieth Congress

Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Romero

Department of State, Washington, June 24, 1867.

Sir: I have the honor to enclose, for your information, copy of a communication received at this department from the Hon. Hugh McCulloch, Secretary of the Treasury, in relation to furnishing passage on board the revenue cutter Wilderness to the wife of President Juarez, of Mexico, from New Orleans to Vera Cruz

I avail myself of this opportunity to renew the assurances of my very distinguished consideration.

F. W. SEWARD, Assistant Secretary.

Señor Don Matias Romero, &c., &c., &c.

Mr. McCulloch to Mr. Seward

Treasury Department, June 22, 1867.

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of 20th instant, requesting that the wife of President Juarez of Mexico, be provided with a passage from New Orleans to Vera Cruz on board the revenue cutter Wilderness, and to inform you that this department will be gratified to acquiesce in your wishes, whenever the time shall be indicated at which Madam Juarez shall reach New Orleans and be prepared to embark. The necessary instructions will be given Collector Kellogg, at New Orleans, to have the Wilderness put in readiness. * * * * *

I am, very respectfully,

HUGH MCCULLOCH, Secretary of the Treasury.

Hon. W. H. Seward, Secretary of State.