Mr. Everett to Mr. Webster.
Daniel Webster,
Esq.,
Secretary of State.
Sir:
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Lord Aberdeen told me the other day that he had signified to the French ambassador that England could not agree to any encroachment on the Sandwich Islands, and the Count de Ste. Aulaire replied that none was contemplated. Lord Aberdeen added that this Government would distinctly recognize the independence of these islands and presumed France would do the same. He hoped our missionaries would abstain from all attempt to exercise political influence.
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I am, sir, with great respect, your obedient servant,