Fabio Castillo to Thomas Biddle, June 28, 1873

Mr. Castillo to Mr. Biddle

Sir: I have had the honor to receive your polite dispatch dated the 24th instant, accompanying the autographic letter addressed by the President of the United States to the president of this republic, upon the occasion of your return to your native country.

The marshal president, without prejudice to the reply which he may make when he receives the original letter from your hands, has instructed me to declare here that the kindly sentiments expressed by General Grant toward the Salvadorean government and people correspond with the enthusiastic sympathy and admiration of Salvador and its government for the great American nation, and to the illustrious chief who now guides its destinies, and to an ardent desire to strengthen and extend more and more the friendly and sincere relations which so happily exist between both governments.

The marshal president has designated for the audience of leave which you have requested 1 o’clock on the last day of the present month in the reception room of the provisional palace.

I hope that this selection may be convenient and acceptable to you.

With the assurances of the very highest appreciation and consideration,

I have, &c.