Pablo Arosemena to Ernest Dichman, October 24, 1878

Sir: In conformity with the understanding in our interview of to-day, I have the honor to address you, with the object of informing you that the Colombian Government does not deem it inconvenient to execute with that of the United States of America an extradition treaty, which will be in conformity with the principles generally admitted by the waiters (publicists) upon this matter, and adopted usually in conventions of this nature.

Respecting the transport across the Isthmus of Panama of individuals, the extradition of which has been obtained by the United States, from other countries, in accordance with the respective treaties, the Colombian Government will consent thereto under the following conditions:

• That the crime shall be among those mentioned in the extradition treaty to be executed between the United States of America and Colombia.
• That there be presented to the government of the State of Panama the documents on which the extradition is based.
• That said government may refuse the transit when in its opinion the extradition is not justified by the documents which have been presented.
• That the custody of the criminals will be by the armed forces of the nation or of the State of Panama.

I am the honorable minister’s, with all consideration, very attentive and obedient servant,