M C Cauley to Mr. Hyatt, October 15, 1848

Mr. McCauley to Mr. Hyatt.

Dear Sir: I have the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the first of August last, informing me of your appointment as consul-general for the empire of Morocco.

I beg you will accept my congratulations on your safe arrival at Tangier, and my best wishes that your residence may prove a happy and an agreeable one; and it will afford me pleasure to correspond with you, particularly when the interest of the public service may require an interchange of communications.

I had the honor to receive your card when at the Astor House, in New York, in March, on the eve of my departure for England, on my return here. I regretted exceedingly that the busy preparations for the voyage did not permit me to seek out your address for the pleasure of having been able to make your personal acquaintance.

A few days ago I received, by private letter from Washington, the news of my appointment and confirmation as consul-general to Egypt, the Government having decided to reduce this consulate.

Respectfully, &c.,