Mr. Bigler to Mr. Seward.
[Extract.]
Santiago de Chili, August 17, 1861.
Sir: “In my despatch, No. 136, dated August 2, 1861, I had the honor to enclose a copy of a note by me addressed to his excellency the secretary of foreign relations of Chili, inviting his attention to the instructions given me by my government, and also to rumors which had reached me concerning efforts making in the city of Valparaiso to obtain munitions of war to be used, as was feared, in fitting out privateers, under the authority of the so-called ‘Confederate States of America.’
“I now have the honor to enclose herewith, marked A, a copy and translation of his excellency’s reply to my note above alluded to, and which, as it is exceedingly cordial, and in every respect highly satisfactory, it is hoped will be read with care and pleasure by you.”
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I have the honor to remain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward,
Secretary of State of the United States.