Mr. Blaine to Mr. Smith.
Washington, December 9, 1891.
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of 5th instant, in which you convey an expression of Her Majesty and the Government of Hawaii of their appreciation of the official courtesies tendered by this Government on the occasion of the obsequies of the late lamented Mr. Carter, so long and so ably representing Hawaii, as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary at Washington, and also signifying your personal appreciation of these courtesies. The courtesy of Her Majesty and of Her Majesty’s Government, and your own thoughtfulness, as evinced in your esteemed note, are very gratifying.
Accept, etc.,