Office of the Historian

Mr. Everett to Mr. Legaré.

[Extract.]
No. 43.]
London, June 14, 1843.

Sir:

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June 19.—In the Times of the 15th there was an editorial article of considerable significance on the recent provisional cession of the Sandwich Islands to the British Crown. It wore the appearance at the time of being semiofficial, and from its having remained for two or three days uncontradicted in any quarter I am inclined to think that it was at least founded on good information. Should this be the case it may be considered as certain that the Government here have made up their minds to disavow the cession, and to adhere to the recognition of the independence of the islands.

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I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,

Edward Everett.

H. S. Legaré, Esq.,
Secretary of State.