Rémusat to Washburne, August 30, 1872

Mr. Rémusat to Mr. Washburne.

Sir: Excuse me for not having sooner answered the letter of the 9th instant, I had the honor to receive from you on the part of Mr. Fish as well as of yourself, recommending to the kind interests of the French government the situation of the Israelites in the principality of Moldo-Wallachia. This situation has been several times seriously compromised; the passions of the populace and the weakness of the authorities have put their lives in peril as well as the safety of their establishments. You are undoubtedly aware that our consul-general in several instances acted with the American consul-general in making the necessary representations to the Roumanian government, with the respect due to an independent government. We never neglected to make to the consul at Bucharest observations urging justice and humanity, and we have obtained assurances for the future which respond to our wishes. You can say, sir, to Mr. Fish, that when the occasion presents itself, we shall insist that equal protection be accorded in Roumania to residents of all creeds. I am happy to say that our intentions in this respect accord with the sentiments you have expressed to me.

I take this opportunity, &c.