Letter
William H. Seward to M. Berthemy, & c ., & c ., & c, December 28, 1866
Mr. Seward to M. Berthemy
Department of State, Washington, December 28, 1866.
Sir: I have the honor to state that, in accordance with a proposition made by his Majesty’s government, through the Marquis de Montholon, to the government of the United States, the President has this day issued a proclamation, to take effect on the 1st day of January, 1867, removing the imposition of discriminating tonnage dues upon French vessels coming into ports of the United States.
Accept, sir, a renewed assurance of my very high consideration.
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
M. Berthemy, &c., &c., &c.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Fortie
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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 Second Session of the Fortie.