A. H. Rivas to Geo. Williamson, January 8, 1875

Mr. Rivas to Mr. Williamson.

Sir: For your information, I do myself the honor to inclose to your excellency two printed copies of the correspondence had with the Costa Rican cabinet in reference to the acts done in Nicaraguan territory by the forces of that republic.

My government is pleased to believe that your excellency will appreciate in their true worth the motives that have guided it in bringing forward its reclamation for acts that it has believed to be offensive to the sovereign dignity of the nation, as well as to the fraternal sentiments that should animate the republic of Costa Rica, and to its sincere desire of putting an end to the annoying and prejudicial questions that separate it with this government.

In the hope that your excellency will co-operate for the consummation of this end that is interesting to the peace of Central America, I have the honor of offering to your excellency the distinguished consideration with which I subscribe myself,

Your excellency’s attentive servant,