[Translation.]
M. Montholon to Mr. Hunter
Legation of France to the United
States, New York,
June 4, 1865.
Sir: A despatch dated 19th of May, which I received this instant from his excellency M. Drouyn de Lhuys, informs me that the Emperor’s government has revoked the regulation which limited to twenty-four hours the period of sojourn of vessels-of-war of the Union in the ports of France.
I hasten to bring this decision to your knowledge, begging you to communicate it to his excellency the President of the United States.
Accept, sir, I pray you, the assurance of my high consideration.
MONTHOLON.
Hon. William Hunter, Acting Secretary of State, Washington.