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No. 2576 1858 Jan. 19, M. B. LAMAR, [NICARAGUA] TO L. CASS, WASH- INGTON, D. C. 43 San Juan del Norte on board the Susquehanna Honl. 19th. January 1858 Lewis Cass
Secretary of State
Washington D. C.
Sir
I arrived at this point yesterday and find the Inhabitants con- tented and quiet - They feel greatly relieved, by recent events; and I am informed that a greater respect and confidence prevail in Nica- ragua towards the United States at this moment - than have existed heretofore - I have no doubt, that the best relations will continue between the two countries, without, further distrust or interruption. I find two steamers here, taken from the Filibusters, in charge of the Amer- ican. Consul, and held by him in the name of your Department; I shall be under the necessity of employing one of them, to take me up the San Juan River as far as Castillo, whence I shall proceed, in a bungo or canal to San Carlos, where I hope to meet a Steamer on Lake Nica- ragua - The Legislature, of this State is now in Session, and I am anxious to reach the Seat of Government - Managua - before that body adjourns....:... Hence I have taken the Liberty of using the Steamer, alluded to, for the purpose indicated; believing the act will not be disapproved by the Department; as it is the only safe, speedy, and reliable mode of proceeding to my place of destination - I have the honor to be very Respectfully Your Obedt. Sevt. Signed - Mirabeau B. Lamar [Endorsed] Copy of Letter to the Honl. Lewis Cass by - Honl. )I. B. Lamar Jany. 19th. 1858 No. 2577 1858 Jan. fO, J. BUCHANAN, WASHINGTON, [D. C.] COMMIS- SION TOM. B. LAMAR AS MIXISTER TO COSTA RICA 44 James Buchanan, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, to Mirabeau B. Lamar, of Texas, Greeting: Reposing special trust and confidence in your Integrity, Pru-
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