Mr. Loomis to Mr. Buchanan.

No. 1.]

Sir: The President, desiring to send a special mission to the Republic of Panama, has selected you for the purpose as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary on special mission.

I inclose herewith your commission and a letter of credence with office copy. You will forward the office copy to the minister for foreign affairs and will ask for an audience with the members of the [Page 690] junta of the provisional government of Panama for delivery of the original.

Entire confidence is entertained that the mission intrusted to you will be conducted in a manner acceptable to both Governments and conducive to the interests of both countries.

I am, etc.,

Francis B. Loomis,
Acting Secretary.