Letter
William H. Seward to James Watson Webb, November 17, 1868
Mr. Seward to Mr. Webb.
No. 238.]
Department of State, Washington, November 17, 1868.
Sir: Your dispatch of the 8th ultimo, without number, has been received. The recent events in Paraguay to which it refers may be regarded as painfully important. The letter of this department to the Secretary of the Navy, a copy of which is inclosed, has been approved by the President, and may be accepted as our present impression in regard to affairs in that quarter. Any further measures which may be considered or adopted will depend upon future developments.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
James Watson Webb, Esq., &c., &c., &c.
Notes
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For this inclosure see instructions to Mr. Washburn, No. 78, November 17, 1868.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Third Session of the Fortiet
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U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Third Session of the Fortiet.