John A. Dix to William H. Seward, July 20, 1867

Mr. Dix to Mr. Seward

Sir: My attention has been lately called by an agent of the Arizona Mining Company to a claim of this company against the French government, which was presented by my immediate predecessor to the minister of foreign affairs in the autumn of 1865, under instructions contained in your despatch No. 287 of that year.

Upon searching the records the last communication I find upon this subject is one from the Marquis de Moustier, bearing date October 13th, 1866, a translation of which I enclose.

I have the honor to inquire whether the “mixed commission” therein referred to has ever been appointed, and if so if the claim of the Arizona Mining Company may be submitted to it?

I am, with great respect, your obedient servant,