Allen A. Hall to Mariano Donato Muñoz, Secretary General, & c ., & c ., & c, June 9, 1866

Mr. Hall to Mr. Muñoz.

Sir: Referring to ray note of the 11th of May, 1865. addressed to the minister of foreign affairs, I have the honor to inform you that, acting under instructions from the government of the United States, I have reported to it, from time to time, the progress of the civil contest in this country, which followed the events of the 28th of December, 1864, awaiting, as instructed, a final result of that contest, and also awaiting, after such result should occur, still further instructions as to the course which, under the circumstances, it would be my duty to pursue.

A final result having been achieved—the intestine strife that prevailed for the supremacy having been brought to an end—and the government of Bolivia having become truly and in fact consolidated and firmly established, I am instructed by the government of the United States to signify to the minister of foreign affairs of Bolivia my readiness to renew my official relations with the constituted authorities of the republic.

I comply with these instructions with unfeigned pleasure, the more particularly as (speaking my own individual opinion) I truly believe that the best interests of Bolivia will be promoted by a continuance of the peace and tranquillity that now prevail throughout the whole country.

With the highest consideration, I have the honor to be, &c.,