Letter

Amos Perry to William H. Seward, October 3, 1865

Author

Amos Perry

Recipient

William H. Seward

Date

October 3, 1865

Type

Letter

Language

English

Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward

No. 79.]

Steamer Persia, near New York Harbor, Evening of October 3, 1865.

Sir: I have the honor to report the arrival on our coast of the Tunisian embassy, accompanied by his aide-de-camp, secretary and servant. Enclosed are literal translations of three letters that are in the hands of General Hashem, They are copied subject to the influence of the turbulent waves. Letter No. 1 was first brought to my knowledge on the ocean. Tunisian appreciation of our country and its rulers, though expressed in flowery language, may be regarded as a reflection of European sentiments.

Our plan is to rest in New York two or three days, and then proceed to Washington. The portrait is on board the ship. It will afford me pleasure to receive instructions from the department as soon as possible.

Very respectfully,

AMOS PERRY.

Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington.

Topics

19th Century Diplomacy Reconstruction

Sources

FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-ninth C View original source ↗

U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-ninth C.