Letter
Allan A Burton to William H. Seward, February 28, 1866
Mr. Burton to Mr. Seward
No. 222.]
Legation of the United States, Bogota, February 28, 1866.
Sir: Although not directed so to do, I ventured to communicate officially to the Colombian government the circular issued by the department on December 18th, 1865, announcing the adoption of the amendment to the constitution abolishing slavery. Knowing the deep interest felt by this nation on that subject, I believe this step would be well received, and I am gratified to know that I was not mistaken.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,
ALLAN A. BURTON.
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Thirty
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U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Thirty.