No. 130.

[Telegram.]

Mr. Fish to Mr. Motley.

Motley, Minister London:

Send by first opportunity following:

Washburne, Minister Paris:

The President instructs me to say, that whenever you and Read, or either, desire or find it convenient to leave Paris you are at liberty to do so; in that event he, or you, or both, will go to Tours and communicate with the proper official there. Inform Read of this.

FISH, Secretary.

Also send copy of this by mail to Bancroft, who will also endeavor to send it to Washburne.

FISH, Secretary.