[Translation.]
Señor Benitez to Mr. Washburn.
Luque,
June 23, 1868.
Gumesindo Benitez, first official in charge of the department of foreign affairs, presents his respects to the minister resident of the United States of America, the Hon. Mr. Washburn, and has the honor to inclose to him a sealed package, sent to him by the commander of the gunboat Wasp. Gumesindo Benitez embraces the occasion to renew to the honorable minister the assurances of his distinguished consideration and esteem.