Letter

Reverdy Johnson to William H. Seward, December 19, 1868

Author

Reverdy Johnson

Recipient

William H. Seward

Date

December 19, 1868

Type

Letter

Language

English

Mr. Johnson to Mr. Seward

No. 82.]

Legation of the United States, London, December 19, 1868.

Sir: Until I receive an answer to my cable cipher dispatch of yesterday, I do not deem it proper to proceed further with the negotiation in relation to the claims convention. If your answer shall approve of my suggestion as to an article in lieu of the fourth, fifth, and sixth articles of the convention signed by Lord Stanley and myself, I apprehend no difficulty in bringing the matter to a speedy and satisfactory conclusion. Lord Clarendon is as anxious for such a result as we are.

The moment I hear from you by cable I will renew the negotiation, and if necessary advise you of its progress by the same mode.

I have the honor to remain, with high regard, your obedient servant.

REVERDY JOHNSON.

Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.

Topics

19th Century Diplomacy Reconstruction

Sources

FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Third Session of the Fortiet View original source ↗

U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Third Session of the Fortiet.