Spalding to William H. Seward, July 9, 1868

Mr. Spalding to Mr. Seward.

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt per mail, from the Department of State, of one package addressed to this legation, containing four copies of the “Tributes of the Nations to Abraham Lincoln.”

The copy enclosed in a case and marked “For the Hawaiian government,” I forwarded to his excellency the minister of foreign relations, with a letter, a copy of which is herewith inclosed, marked “Inclosure No. 1.” A copy of his excellency’s reply is also inclosed, marked “Inclosure No. 2.”

The copy addressed to “the municipal authorities of the district of Lahaina” I have forwarded, with letter, to Elias Perkins, esq., United States consul at Lahaina, to be presented to his excellency the governor of the island of Mani, as the head of the municipal authority for the district of Lahaina.

The copy addressed “To the Rev. E. Corwin,” &c., &c., I have not yet delivered, Mr. Gorwin being temporarily absent from the city.

The copy addressed “To the gentleman who at the time of the death of President Lincoln held the position of minister for foreign affairs,” I hold subject to further instructions from the department, the gentleman referred to, the Hon. Mr. Wyllie, being dead.

I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obedient servant,