PAPERS OF MIRABEAU BuoNAPARTE LAMAR
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(in /56 I returned) in the Exploration of "La Plata" and Tributaries; most of which time, I was within the Territory of the Confederation. I expect to return, to Continue the same work, this fall; and would be most happy if the Navy Department would so arrange-should it be agreeable to you- as to take you out in a man of War Steamer; which would land you at the Capital- Parana, with the honor due the position of Minister. You, sir, doubtless are aware of the effect produced in those Governments, by such evidences of respect. I take the liberty of sending you a Copy of my synoptical report- on my late Exploration of La Plata and Tributaries; in which I hope you may find some thing of interest. ' Very respectfully &c Your Obt: Servt: TH: J. PAGE Commander Navy [Endorsed: J T J Page US N General M B Lamar Aug 12 57 No. 2532. ASA H. WILLIE TO LAMAR Indepe:Qdence [Texas J Sept 26, 1857> Gen, l\L B. LAMAR l\fy DEAR Sm: I write this hoping it may reach you by the time you arrive in Wash- ington City. Since our last conversation on the matter of my going to South America with you, circumstances have arisen which I could not at that time foresee, and which will prevent me from accepting an appointment of the kind I have solicited though it should be tendered to me by the President. I trust that I have subjected you to no inconvenience on my account, and that some person more competent and deserving of the appointment may be se- lected. I regret exceedingly that my hopes of making the trip with you have been disappointed, as I was very anxious to visit South America and this would have afforded me a fine opportunity of so doing. I believe that it would haYe been impossible under any cir- cumstances for me to have left the U. S. before January next, and the President will no doubt require the Secretary of Legation to take pas- sage on the same vessel with the Minister, and I presume that you will leave at least by the 1st of November. You will therefore please withdraw my application for the office, if you have made one for me, and 'if you have not, you need not hold yourself bound by any promise to recommending me which you have hitherto made. I return you my sincere thanks for the interest you have manifested in my behalf in this matter, and remain very truly yours A.H. WILLIE [Endorsed:] A H. Willey Genl Lamar Sept 26 /57
No. 2536. LAl.1:AR TO J. l\L CAZNEAU
M:rs. General CAZNEAU. My DEAR FHIEND
Although I have taken the liberty of Dedicating my "Verse Me- morials" to you, I cannot deny myself the pleasure of presenting you
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