Letter
Scruggs to William L. Scruggs, February 27, 1875
No. 193. Mr. Scruggs to Mr. Fish.
Legation of the United States, Bogotá, February 27, 1875. (Received April 19.)
No. 90.]
Sir: The one hundred and forty-third anniversary of the birth of Washington occurring on the 22d instant, was duly celebrated at this legation.
The day was respectfully observed by the Colombian officials, by the foreign legations and consulates, by resident Americans, and by many private citizens of the city, who called to pay their respects.
The Colombian Congress, in session at the time, passed a joint resolution of both houses, in recognition of the occasion, a copy of which, together with the foreign secretary’s note of transmission, is herewith inclosed.
I have, &c.,
WILLIAM L. SCRUGGS.
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U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the P.