Alexander S. Asboth to William H. Seward, October 27, 1866

Mr. Asboth to Mr. Seward.

Sir I have the honor to transmit for your information, in connection with my report of the 24th instant, a copy of a note which I have addressed this day to the Argentine minister for foreign affairs, Señor Dr. Don Rufino de Elizalde, in reply to his letter of the 23d instant, (already forwarded to your department with my report above alluded to,) and announcing that the Argentine government, in unity with the Brazilian government, have actually removed all obstructions to the passing of the Hon. Charles A. Washburn to his post of duty at Asuncion.

I also beg leave to inform you that I have advised, on the 25th instant, both Rear-Admiral S. W. Godon, United States navy, as well as General J. Watson Webb, our minister plenipotentiary at Rio de Janeiro, of the satisfactory arrangement of the long-pending difficulties relative to the passage of the Hon. Mr. Washburn, through the military lines of the allied armies, to Paraguay.

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