Letter

Sir Frederick W. A. Bruce to William H. Seward, July 25, 1865

Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward

Sir: The charge d’affaires of Hay ti has requested her Majesty’s government to concur in guaranteeing the neutrality of the peninsula of Samana, a step in which he appears to think the government of the United States might not be disinclined to concur.

Before replying, her Majesty’s government are anxious to ascertain the views entertained by the government of the United States of the above proposal, and I shall be glad if you can, without inconvenience, enable me to communicate the desired information.

I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your most obedient, humble servant,

FREDERICK W. A. BRUCE.

Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.

Sources
FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-ninth C 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 First Session Thirty-ninth C.