Langston , Minister Resident and Consul-General of the United States of America, Port au Prince to John Mercer Langston, July 16, 1878

Mr. Roumain to Mr. Langston.

Mr. Minister: I have the honor to inform you that the President of the republic, by an order dated the 14th instant, two copies of which I transmit to you herewith inclosed, has called me to take charge of the department of finance, commerce, and foreign relations.

In bringing this action to your notice, I am happy to express to you the very great satisfaction I experience in entering into official relations with you.

Convinced of the ardent desire of my government to maintain the good relations which subsist between Hayti and the United States of America, I give you the assurance that I shall not neglect any effort with a view to contribute to the attainment of this happy result. I love to persuade myself that in this purpose I shall meet always the kindly dispositions which have constantly animated you towards my government.

Please accept, Mr. Minister, the assurance of my very high consideration.

The secretary of state for foreign affairs, &c.,