No. 65.
Mr. Evarts
to Mr. Pettis.
Washington, October 24, 1879.
Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your dispatch No. 29, of the 15th ultimo, conveying the sad intelligence of the death of His Excellency Pedro J. de Guerra, minister of foreign relations of Bolivia, and Acting President of the republic.
The demise of this illustrious man and distinguished statesman, who during his public career manifested a constant and warm friendship for this country, is a source of sincere regret to the United, States, and doubtless a national calamity to the people of Bolivia. It is hoped, however, that the loss thus experienced by that people may be measurably repaired by the judicious selection of a worthy successor.
I am, &c.,