Hamilton Fish to Bancroft, December 16, 1870

Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft

Sir: I acknowledge the receipt of your dispatch of the 29th of November, ultimo, No. 165, in regard to political affairs in Germany. I have perused the paper with much interest, and am persuaded that the facts presented in it which indicate a tendency in the German nationalities to assimilate their constitution and government to the liberal principles which have so well stood the test of our own experience, will excite profound satisfaction among the American people, and wherever such liberal principles are approved and cherished.

I am, &c.,