El Marquis de Roncali to John P. Hale, July 27, 1868

Señor Roncali to Mr. Hale.

My Dear Sir: I have received to-day the letter of your excellency, in which you set forth the causes which induce the government of the United States to ask for a modification of the regulations in force in the island of Cuba in respect to the entry of individuals of the negro race in that ultra-marine province.

I have communicated the contents of your said letter to the minister of ultramar, and when he has come to any result on the subject I will give your excellency opportune notice thereof.

I improve this occasion for reiterating to your excellency the assurances of my most distinguished consideration.