“manuel Carvallo to James Buchanan, January 19, 1849

Mr. Carvallo to Mr. Buchanan.

The undersigned, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of Chili, has the honor to communicate to his excellency, Mr. Buchanan, Secretary of State of the United States, that in the exercise of the authority that by the Article 31 of the treaty of navigation and commerce concluded in Santiago on the 16th of May, 1832, is reserved to both governments, that of Chili desires to terminate the said treaty, which, agreeably to the said article, will take effect on the 20th day of January of the next ensuing year.

The undersigned has also the honor to inform his excellency in the name of his government that he is ready to renew the treaty with certain modifications that time and experience have shown to be necessary, and which will redound to the benefit of both countries.

The undersigned reiterates to his excellency the assurances of his very high consideration.