Alexander S. Asboth to Rear-Admiral S. W. Godon, U. S. N, April 1, 1867

Mr. Asboth to Admiral Godon

Sir: I have the honor to inform you that an officer of the United States steamer Shamokin handed to me yesterday afternoon a package of official despatches brought by the United States steamer Wasp, from our minister in Paraguay. The same officer informed me that the Wasp, without stopping here, proceeded at once to Montevideo. While thanking you, therefore, once more for the assistance lent by you in securing my exchange of despatches with the Hon. Charles A. Washburn, you will not be surprised if I cannot refrain from expressing my regret that Lieutenant Commander Kirkland, on returning from his mission to Paraguay, should have passed Buenos Ayres without even affording me the opportunity of having the honor of a personal interview with him, which would certainly have been the source of much pleasure and interest to me.

Among the papers received from Mr. Washburn is a copy of a document addressed to him by the Paraguayan government, commenting extensively upon the war between Paraguay and the allies, with special reference to its origin. It is very lengthy, but as soon as I can get a copy of it made out I will do myself the pleasure of sending it to you.

I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,