Señor Benitez to Mr. Washburn.
I have the honor to request of you the immediate delivery of a sealed package of communications, which the ex-minister of foreign affairs, José Berges, delivered to you in his residence at Salinares, when, on the afternoon following the arrival of Berges from San Fernando to Asuncion, you visited him in that house, where you personally took charge of the said packet in order to keep it, as in fact, on arriving at your legation at nightfall, you went with it to your office.
This packet being, Mr. Minister, of great importance to my government, you will allow me to request its delivery to the officer who bears the present communication.
I improve this occasion to salute your excellency with distinguished consideration.
His Excellency Charles A. Washburn, Minister Resident of the United States of America.