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

[Telegram.]

Señor Garcia to Mr. Seward.

New Orleans, December 3, 1868.

The assurance that I have given to you about iron-clads in my government’s name shall be held. You can use it as you please.

J. A. GARCIA.

Hon. Willam H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.