Judson Kilpatrick to William H. Seward, October 31, 1867

Mr. Kilpatrick to Mr. Seward.

Sir: I have the honor to report that nothing of political importance has transpired at this capital since the date of my dispatch No. 82.

It is universally believed in Chili that Spain has no intention of resuming hostilities in the Pacific, and, with the exception of the work on the fortifications of Valparaiso, all warlike preparation have been suspended. Public attention is wholly occupied with the proceedings of the national Congress respecting domestic affairs, and with the progress of the revolution in Peru.

I transmit herewith a copy of the Ferrocarril, newspaper of Santiago, containing the reports of an interesting discussion in Congress, relative to the negotiations by Chili for the purchase of vessels of war in the United States.

I have the honor to remain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,