Letter

Joy Morris to Fuad Pasha, August 23, 1868

Author

Joy Morris

Recipient

Fuad Pasha

Date

August 23, 1868

Type

Letter

Language

English

Mr. Morris to Fuad Pasha.

Constantinople, August 23, 1868.

Highness: I have had the honor to receive the note by which you inform me that his Majesty the Sultan has granted permission for the passage of the Dardanelles to the flag-ship of Admiral Farragut. This exception to the provisions of the treaties relative to vessels of war which are allowed to pass the straits in time of peace will be esteemed as a proof of regard for the republic of the United States, and for the gallant officer who so worthily sustained the honor of its flag during the recent civil war. It will give me much pleasure to communicate this friendly proceeding to my government. It will, I am sure, have a tendency to improve the good understanding so happily existing between the two countries.

I avail myself, &c., &c.,

E. JOY MORRIS.

Topics

19th Century Diplomacy Reconstruction

Sources

FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Third Session of the Fortiet 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 Third Session of the Fortiet.