Mr. Harvey to Mr. Hunter
No. 342]
Legation of the United States,
Lisbon,
May 18, 1865.
Sir: I have the honor to communicate herewith the copy of a note from the Count d’Avila, with the proceedings of the chamber of deputies, in regard to the reply which I addressed to that distinguished body on the 10th instant in answer to their expression of sympathy on the occasion of President Lincoln’s death.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,
JAMES E. HARVEY.
Hon. Willaim Hunter, Acting Secretary of State.