Blow to Hamilton Fish, November 5, 1870

Mr. Blow to Mr. Fish

Sir: I now have the honor to state, in reply to your dispatch No. 39, that I have inquired particularly about the American emigrants at Para supposed to be in destitute circumstances, without obtaining any information concerning them. No complaint has been addressed me in any way by them, and I therefore indulge the hope that by some good providence they have been enabled to return to the United States. The principal American colony remaining in Brazil is engaged in the culture of cotton, and claims to be doing well, though most of the members are dissatisfied, living frugally, and will doubtless return to their old homes as soon as their means will permit.

I am, &c.,