Bancroft to P. S.—To save time letters will sometimes reach you directly from some branch of the North German government. Pray forward them as if they came under my hand and seal to the legation at Paris, September 5, 1870

Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Motley.

Sir: I am the channel of communication between this government and Mr. Washburne at Paris. Hitherto I have sent my letters through Mr. Jones at Brussels; but that channel is now become uncertain, and I may be obliged to use your legation at London very often. I begin to-day: the dispatch which I wish to forward is in the hands of Count Bernstorff, the Prussin ambassador at London. Pray receive it of Mm, and forward it under your official seal by the very first opportunity to Washburne.

I hope not to give the London legation too much trouble; but I know you will do your part in forwarding letters with the same ready willingness which Mr. Jones has shown, and of which Mr. Washburne and I are not likely to grow weary.