Mr. Seward to Mr. Garcia
Sir: I have had the honor to receive your note of the 26th November last, in which you are pleased to refer to the interview which took place between us on the 15th of the same month, in relation to the war between Spain and the allies, and quote the remarks of his excellency General La Puerta in replying to the diplomatic corps resident in Lima upon the same subject.
I cannot permit this opportunity to pass without expressing to you the great pleasure which the sentiments contained in the address of General La Puerta referred to has afforded me.
I avail myself of the occasion to tender to you the assurance of my high consideration.
Señor Don Jose Antonio Garcia y Garcia, &c., &c., &c.