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that patient rbesrsnce wn1oh they nave 90 long and
so faithfully sxsrcsed during these difficulties; per-
suaded that IL would also have favorable bearing upon
any future effort to adjust by negotiation, the matters
of difference between the Argentine government and
those Of England and France 1t certainly could have
unfsvorable effect upon any further attempt at
settlement For may Dc axsa thine sn1
really has why continue IL? Why not raise 1t at once,
In that spirit Of Cancellation whion your iordshp has 30
constantly exhibited in these negotiations and trust to
some other and more favorable moment to arrange all
these difficulties.
in that frank and friendly spirit which your own kind
and candor have been well calculated to inspre
and you will see in them nothing more than an anxious
desire to those which operate
even more harshy upon your friends than upon those
whom you may have considered your enemies.
also address copy OF this note to the Count Waewsk
In the hope that you and he may yet agree upon some
by which the blockade may be immediately removed
avail myself Of this occasion to bear the most willing
testimony to the Jealous and concstory srrt and the
ANXIOUS desires which have manifested, to settle
these dicultiss-if that could have been done conss
tently with your Instructions and In accordance with
what you considered your duty to your government.
pray your lordship accept the assurances of my
most cordial esteem and consideration.
To the Right Honorable Lord Howden, H B. M . En-.
yoy extraordinary &c, &c, on special mission to
the Plate. Hotel dr. Provence
The same note was sent to the Count Walewski oply
changing the form Of address.
LORD HowpEN TO MR. HARRIS
BUENos AyREs, July O. l941.
your letter dated the LIST Of July, in which, in most
courteous manner you make some observations the
Representative the United States of America you
protest against the continuance Of tho bocka In these
waters as not only illegal and unjust but even detri
mental to the objects 1t was intended to attain.
From the urbanity and moderation which have dstin-
guished you In the many conversations have had to-
gether, ! sure that you will mold me excused from
discussing the legality any acts Of my
n moment when my mission here Is Terminated but
there one point touched on In your letter which 1t s
nail 10 fnpv IN nrnr I'M Sl.u
You that suspicious have been entertained that ell
Their the two of Great Britain and France
cal to the independence of the States IN the neighbour
hood of the River Plate Icannot aiotp
nut spem in the SHAPE of ymmor. witksuy ,isr, dis,
claiming il on the part IF my government and declaring
unhesatingty in It's NAME in The fullest and most umre
serped manner that it neither had has, the
est idea osh or design against the perfect independence
of both the argentine Confederation and the Republic
Of the Uruguay, and their entire enjoyment Of oil the
prvisgss, rights and nmmnitiss belonging oindpend
ent nations.
With regard to your remarks on the inutity Of the
blockade and its pernicous effects the commerce of
neutra you may rest assured that give them my deep
and anxious attention But as it Is expressly epjoned
the Penipotsntiary of His Majesty the King Of the
French you will the proprety OF my not giving any
insulated opinion on subject embracing 30 many in
terests.
have the honor to remain, sir with regard and
spect 20 r very humble and very obedient servant
HOWDEN.
The Hon VIM. A. Harris, &c., &c.
COUNT wALEwsKI TO MR.. HARRIS.
Mission ExrRAoRDINARry
IN LA PLATA.
BuENos AYREs, July 3, Is47.
Monsieur lie Charge dAffaires:-l have received the
letter you did the honor Of addressing to under
date Of the LIST Of July Pleased to be assured that
greet much you the ineicacy Of the efforts which
Lord Howden and myself have not ceased to make In
order to put end the present state things in La
Plata. am bold to hope, after the conversations
have had together this subject, that doubt
with you respecting the share oresponbity attaching
rr;oAo
between and the Argentine government.
You believe it to be your duty, sir representative
blockade established in La Plata by the governments of
France and England. Allow me not to enter here into
discussion Of principles in order to prove to you that
in concerning with the government Of b NJ TO inter-
pose joint mediation between the two States ut
the banks of La Plata the of H. NJ the King
of the French have done naught else but what
mended them by the interests Of their countrymen
and humanity, without In any way transcendiDg the
rules Of the law Of nations.
and attentive consideration of the facts will suffice to
show you the legality Of blockade In conformity with
the most elementary principles sf Internationally.
But there is assertion in your letter which can
not allow to pass unanswered You think that the pro-
some wefgh1 to tho hackneyed accusation !epeed against
the Governments Of France and England. or one Of
them, of ha boring jointly separately some design
ale CATION destitute IF foundation is in so mani
fest contradiction iOith the ipes which hare guided
BY the Governments IF France and England is ehify
to secure ne complete inderendemce Of the Orentui
y" t. Neyethssss as il is posbs th.s
roneous advices may have left doubt in this
spect the mind of the Government Of the United
states Of America. do not hesitate to decae in the
most formal manner In the name of the Kings Govern
ut only that they have had the intention
the least injury On sne % , Oh ahe
public Of the Uruguay but that the constant
object of their policy in La Plata is and always has BEEN
to these Republics the full and entire enjoy
Independence,
vileges appertainiDg thereto.
AS regards the injury inflicted by the blockade the
commerce OF neutrals and the manner in which that
blockade has been conducted to the present would
cheefuy concur with the Plenipotentiary of II b NJ ,
with whom my instructions eDjon to act in the most
perfect accord in order avert practicable the in
convenences you point OUT aud it would be gratifying
the jures inflicted the commerce of neutrsls pro-
vded the possibility OF doing so were afforded us Allow
therefore to add sir, that 1t Is desirable that the
just influence which the friendly voice Of reason should
always exercise should be sufficiently made to be felt In
your relations with the Argentine In order
to place in stoation to satisfy your wishes which
in entire accordance with our own.
will close this letter without returning thanks
for the testimony you pleased to bear respecting the
during the tendency OF the negotiation. Believe me-
ALSO sir that appreciate at its just value the concur
renee you have than lent in making the Ar
gentua government hear words moderation and ele-
waited reason worthy Of the nation you represent.
lease to accept, Monsieur lie Charge dAGsires, the
assurance my distinguished consideration
NJ harris, Charge dAfaires of the U. g. America, sc
&c. 60, Buenos Ayres
BUENoS AYRES MARKET.
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