Letter
Lewis D. Campbell to William H. Seward, May 23, 1866
Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward
Washington, D. C., May 23, 1866.
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of communication from F. W. Seward, esq., Acting Secretary of State, transmitting my commission as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the United States to the republic of Mexico, and to inform the Department of State that I accept the same. I enclose herewith the oath sent me, duly executed, &c.
I was born in the State of Ohio on the 9th day of August, 1811, and have always resided in that State. My present residence is in the city of Hamilton, Ohio.
I shall be ready to proceed to my mission on the first of July next, and sooner if the department desire it.
I am, sir, very truly, yours, &c.,
LEWIS D. CAMPBELL.
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Thirty
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U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Thirty.