Mariano Varela to H. G. Worthington, The, November 10, 1868

Señor Varela to Mr. Worthington.

Mr. Minister: I have made the President of the republic acquainted with the dispatch of your excellency, whereby I am informed of the arrival of General McMahon, minister resident of the United States to the government of Paraguay, and whereby I am requested to inform your excellency whether the military obstacles to his passing up the river have been and are at present removed on the part of the government of the Argentine Republic. As the inquiry of your excellency relates to the war we sustain against Paraguay, my government needs to come to an agreement with the representatives of the allies on the answer to be given to your excellency. This is the reason why, notwithstanding its good will, the Argentine government is compelled to delay that reply two or three days.

I avail myself of this occasion to renew to your excellency the assurances of my high and distinguished consideration.