Letter
Allan A, Burton to William H. Seward, June 9, 1866
Mr. Burton to Mr. Seward
No. 245.]
Legation of the United States, Bogota, June 9, 1866.
Sir: Referring to my No. 220, which treated of the alleged discovery of certain coal deposits near Rio Hacha, in this republic, I have the honor to enclose the annexed communication touching the same subject, from Mr. George H. Ferguson, a citizen of the United States, lately in the employ of the Colombian government in the character of engineer. I regard Mr. Ferguson as competent to judge of the matters of which he speaks, and his report reliable.
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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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.