Ernest Dichman to Señor Becerra, March 18, 1881

Mr. Dichman to Señor Becerra.

Sir: Under date of January 21, 1881, the honorable Secretary of State of the United States communicates the following information to this legation:

“In his dispatch No. 218 of the 3d ultimo, the minister of the United States at Lima, Mr. Christiancy, reports the extension by his legation of protection to the citizens of the United States of Colombia and their interests during the present war now going on in Peru. In view of their having no diplomatic representative in that country, the vice-consul of Colombia applied to him for such protection, and the Peruvian Government having recognized him as acting in their behalf, he will render them all possible assistance. Mr. Christiancy’s action in the premises has been approved.”

In complying with my instructions from the honorable Secretary of State of the United States to bring the above recited information to your knowledge, it affords me pleasure to add that in the action of Mr. Christiancy at Lima, and the approval thereof by his government, the government and people of the United States of Colombia will no doubt recognize a manifestation of the spirit of fraternal regard and friendly consideration which has always characterized the relations between the United States and Colombia.

With renewed assurances, &c.,