Mr. Seward to Mr. Garcia.
Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 12th instant, in which you inform me that the government of Peru has instructed you to terminate the diplomatic functions which, as chargé d’affaires of that republic in the United States, have been hitherto fulfilled by you, and that, in compliance therewith, you will return to Peru by the steamer of the 21st instant.
I cannot permit this occasion to pass without expressing to you the satisfaction which I have at all times experienced in my official intercourse with you as the representative of Peru, and the uniform courtesy and urbanity which have marked your conduct in our social relations.
I beg to assure you, sir, of my sincere wishes for your long continued happiness and prosperity, and to express the hope that you may have a pleasant journey to your home.
I enclose a special passport for yourself and suite as solicited, and avail myself of the opportunity to tender to you the assurances of my official and personal consideration.
Señor José Antonio Garcia y Garcia, &c., &c., &c.