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

Mr. Seward to Mr. Hovey.

No. 97.]

Department of State, Washington, October 3, 1868.

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your dispatch of the 14th of September, No. 148. The President is gratified with the prospect it gives of an acceptance of the tender of the good offices of this government for the establishment of peace, between the allied republics of the Pacific coast and Spain. The friendly sentiments expressed by the President of Peru are appreciated.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Alvin P. Hovey, Esq., .&c., &c., &c.