Alexander S. Asboth to Señor Dr. Don Rufino de Elizalde, October 27, 1866

Mr. Asboth to Señor Elizalde.

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of the note of the 23d instant, which you have been pleased to address me in reply to my note of the 22d instant, notifying me that the Argentine government, in unity with the Brazilian government, have removed all obstructions to the passing of the United States minister resident to Paraguay, the Hon. Charles A. Washburn, to his post of duty at Asuncion, through the lines of the allied armies, engaged in war against Paraguay, and enclosing a letter of safe conduct for him to his Excellency the President of the Argentine Republic, and commander-in-chief of the allied armies, General Bartholome Mitre, manifesting at the same time that the Argentine government will omit no efforts to strengthen the present friendly and sincere relations with the United States.

In reply, I beg leave to state to your excellency that it was with great pleasure and satisfaction that I at once forwarded this document to Washington as a pledge for the continueation of mutual and lasting friendship between the two sister republics; and I am firm in the conviction that the United States government will fully reciprocate this sentiment. For myself, attaching as I do great value to the bonds of sympathy and common interests which are destined to unite more closely the republics of South America with the United States of America, I confidently hope that the sincere and faithful relations of these governments will not only continue, but acquire even additional strength and durability.

Meanwhile, to your excellency, personally, I beg to express the sentiments of my sincere esteem, and the high consideration with which I have the honor to be your obedient servant,