Letter
[Translation.], October 18, 1861
[Translation.]
Paris, October 18, 1861.
Sir: You have been pleased to transmit to me, the 14th of this month, a copy of a despatch in which Mr. the Secretary of State of the Union sets forth the motives which do not permit the cabinet at Washington to accept, in signing a convention of adhesion to the principles of maritime right proclaimed by the Congress of Paris, the declaration of which I had sent you the rough draft.
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of this communication, in returning to you, according to your desire, the despatch with which you have made me acquainted.
Accept the assurances of the high consideration with which I have the honor to be, sir, your very humble and very obedient servant,
THOUVENEL.
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U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Message of the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress, at the Commencement of the Second Session o.