Granville to Robert C. Schenck, June 8, 1872

Earl Granville to General Schenck.

Sir: It appears to Her Majesty’s Government from a review of the correspondence between the two Governments that an agreement on the supplemental Article might probably be arrived at, if sufficient time were given for discussion. If, therefore, the Treaty is to be maintained, an adjournment of the meeting of the Arbitrators from the 15th instant has become absolutely necessary. With this view I have the honor to propose that on the meeting of the Arbitrators on that day, a joint application shall be made for an adjournment for eight months.

If the Government of the United States concur in making an application for adjournment, it is the intention of Her Majesty’s Government to deliver to the Arbitrators on the 15th instant the summary of their argument under the fifth Article of the Treaty, accompanied by a declaration of which I have the honor to inclose you a copy for the information of your Government.

I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your most obedient, humble servant,