Sakchez to William L. Scruggs, June 2, 1875

Mr. Sanchez to Mr. Scruggs.

Mr. Minister: In the presence of the national calamity, originating in the earthquake of the 18th of May last, which has destroyed one of the most flourishing districts of Colombia, a true consolation is found in receiving demonstrations of so much good-will as that which the Hon. William L. Scruggs, minister resident of the United States of America, has been pleased to make to the undersigned in the note which he directed to him under date of the 31st ultimo.

The Hon. Mr. Scruggs assures us that the disaster which Colombia now suffers will be the object of sympathy on the part of the people and Government of North America, not only on account of the interest there felt for the people and institutions of Colombia, but likewise by reason of those sentiments of humanity and fraternity which should unite all civilized and Christian peoples.

The citizen President of the union, to whom the undersigned made known the contents of the note of your excellency, could not have desired a testimonial of greater sympathy on the part of the worthy representative of the Great Republic in this city; and he has specially charged the undersigned to make known to your excellency his acknowledgments, and those of the people of Colombia, for the distinguished proofs of interest and complacence which they have just received from the Hon. Mr. Scruggs.

The undersigned, while transmitting to your excellency these sentiments, has the honor to reiterate once more his respects and consideration.