File No. 4885/15–16.

The Bolivian Minister to the Secretary of State.

[Translation.]

Sir: I have the honor to inclose with this communication the autograph letter which the President of Bolivia, Eleodoro Villazon, addresses to the President of the United States of America, advising him of his assumption of the government of the Republic, on August 12 ultimo, called thereto by the vote of a majority of his fellow citizens.

I beg your Excellency to forward this letter to its exalted destination, wherefor I tender you, in anticipation, my sincerest thanks.

I avail myself, etc.,

Ignacio Calderon.