Andrassy, to John Jay, January 7, 1872

The Count Andrassy to Mr. Jay.

The minister for foreign affairs has, from a report of the Austro-Hungarian legation in Washington, observed with great pleasure how friendly an interest is cherished by the Government of the United States of America in the success of our great patriotic work, the Vienna World Exposition.

Inasmuch as it has not failed to impress me that these favorably-disposed feelings are chiefly to be ascribed to the active co-operation manifested by the envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary, John Jay, in behalf of the enterprise, the undersigned, minister of the Imperial house and for foreign affairs, has the honor to express the most sincere thanks of the imperial and royal government, and solicits that his favorably-disposed support may continue.

The undersigned avails himself of this occasion to renew to the envoy the assurance of his distinguished consideration.