The Duke de Loulé, minister of foreign affairs, to Mr. Harvey, United States minister.

[Translation.]

[414] In addition to the notes addressed you on the 23d and 26th instant, I have now the honor to inform you that on the 26th instant the Portuguese steamer of war Mindello left this port bound for the Azores, in order to superintend the execution of the orders transmitted to the respective authorities regarding the punctual compliance with the decree *of July 29, 1863.

I renew on this occasion the assurances of my distinguished consideration.

DUKE DE LOULÉ.

James E. Harvey, Esq.