Letter

GODON, Rear-Admiral, Commanding South Atlantic Squadron to Alexander S. Asboth, February 21, 1867

Admiral Godon to Mr. Asboth

Sir: Your communication of the 16th of February, in which you request me to place a vessel at your disposal, &c., has been received.

I have given the subject-matter of your letter proper consideration, and propose to go to Buenos Ayres for a day or two in the Shamokin, with the view of meeting your wishes if possible.

I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

S. W. GODON, Rear-Admiral, Commanding South Atlantic Squadron.

Major General Asboth, Minister Resident of the United States, Buenos Ayres.

Sources
FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Fortie View original source ↗
U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Fortie.