PAPERS OF MIRABEAU BoONAPARTE LAMAR
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congratulate you on your return to the bosom of }'out family, although to me the vacancy that you have left in Nicaragua may be very dis- tressing. . I suppose that you received in Punta Arenas the letter which I wrote you by the last boat. Even afterward I was informed of other diffi- culties perhaps greater than that which was insinuated in our conver- sation in said port with relation to complications in the matter of transit. l have found that the Govt. on the 30 of May declared free transit, on account of this there would not be much enbarrassment in terminating the questions with the Company of New York in the man- ner which I arranged them, but that on the 15 of June another con- tract was made with Belly designating to him as a route for his transit from San Juan del Sur to La Virgen, in virtue of which the declara- tion of the 30 leaves to the Govt. the power of designating exclusive routes to those who may obtain patents for making the transit. The case is that Belly succeeded in prolonging the acceptances of stipula- tions truly advantageous for Nicaragua; and from this it is evident that a new source of difficulties is presenting itself for putting an enu to this so disagreeable as well as prejudi<;ial embroglio of transit. Con- gress does not know what will be done in the matter. In regard to the treaty made here with you, it is already ratified by Congress with the amendment that the Govt. of the U. S. required for accepting it. God grant that the rest may come out this same way. I repeat to you that I desire your perfect recovery, and I subscribe myself Your Most Affect. Attentive Servant MAXIMO JEREZ [Rubric] I hope that of your kindness you will not fail to write to me although it may be only a few lines-
No. 2782. LAMAR TO ISAAC TOUCEY 39
Washington [D. C.] 29th Augt 1859
To the Hon Secretary of the Navy. Srn/
Enclosed is a note from Mr Upsher, Secretary to Capt Lockwood of the Cyane, in relation to the misunderstanding between Capt. Lockwood and the subordinate officers under his command. Mr. Upsher, is quite a clever, worthy young man, and Nephew of the Honie. Abel P. Upsher, formerly Secretary of State.- From my short acquaintance with Capt Lockwood, I had formed a very favorable opinion of him. He is certainly most exceptionable in his morals and general character as a man; and as an officer he appeared to me to be extremely vigilent and active, and enthusiastically devoted to his profession and its duties.'- yours respectfully . MIRABEAU B. LAMAR "See No. 2773.
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