Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-13
THE VISIT OF THE PRINCE OF WALES TO THE


The following is the official notification Of the nen-
ton of the Prince Of Wales to visit New York and other
portions Of the United States
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES,
LONDON, 22d June, 1860.
SHINY letter Of the 9Th instant will have informed
you OF the steps taken by to apprze the Prince Of
Wales of the desire expressed by the council of
New York. that he should visit your great city at the
close of his public duties in Canada.
have now the honor to transmit note addressed to
me, in answer TO my communication, by her majesty 8
principal Secretary Of State for foreign ars convey
ing the gratifying that his royal hghness with
the high sanction of his ustrous mother and her gov
ernment will meet the wishes of your community.
With the highest respect sir,
Your most obedent servant
G. n. DALLAS
To his eIcelency Fernando Wood, Mayor of New York.
The undersigned, her Majestys principal secretary Of
for foreign affairs has the honor 10 acknowledge
communication addressed 10 him by M. Dallas, envoy
extraordinary and minister pleDipoentiary OF the United
States containing resolution expressive Of the wish OF
the municipality OF New York, and OF its important and
wealthy community receive visit from his royal high
ness the Prince OF Wales the occasion Of his royal
hghness presence in the colonial possessions Of her
esy The undersigned having laid these documents be-
fore her majesty aud the Prince Of Wales commanded
by them to express to Mr. Dallas the high which
they entertain OF the importance Of strengthening by
every means the relations Of friendship and regard which
bind this country 10 the United States Of America
When therefore, the public duties for the performance
of which the prince undertakes the voyage across the At
sntc TO her msestys North American colonies shall be
concluded both the consideration above referred TO and
the natural desire the part of the prince to visit
of the institutions and OF the most prominent OBJ
ects OF interest in the United States will prompt his roy
al hghness oil his return from the upper province OF
Canada 10 direct his route through portion OF that
great country; and that route will include visit to the
important city of New York. The time allowed for this
Journey will however, under all circumstances, be
cessariy very limited and it will be consequently of
the power of his royal hghness to make prolonged
stay.
His royal hghness will leaving the British soil lay
aside all royal state and exchange his title, he has
done former journeys to foreign countries for that Of
Lord Renfrew. While thus dispensing with any cere.
mony which might be inconveDent the communities
which he hopes 10 visit he trusts be enabled pr
yate gentleman, to employ the small amount Of time at
his disposal in the study Of the most Interesting objects
in the United States and Of the ordinary life OF the
American people.
The Undersigned is directed request that Mr. Dallas
will communicate to his exceency Fernando Wood, the
expression fthe satisfaction felt by the Prince Of Wales
upon receiving the resolution Of the municipality Of New
York. and Of his hope that towards the latter end Of
September he may be enabled TO pay visit to the city
they represent and TO the mercantile community who
have given him welcome testimony ofthcir friend
ly regard 1900.
The undersigned requests Mr.. Dallas to accept the
surance of his highest consideration.
FOREIGN OFFICE, June 81, 1860, -
e. M DALLAS ESD