, 1863-07-18
LETTER OF THE KING OF
SLAM TO ADMIRAL E4DesTE.
His Op1pfon of tho Shareholders Re-
bcllf0n ksnd Slavery.


Correspondence Of the N. Z. .Tsibune.J
WAeHMa1oa, July 3. 1851.
1T is well known that Admiral Foote was In
the habit Of receiving letters from the second
King Of Siam, with whom he became acquain-
ted when in command OF our fleet in the
md erince much intelligence, especially with
rcgurd to our affhrs. This is apparent in the
letter which We are able to present to-day,
Considering Its date, re nay be surprised at
the clear appreciation which 1t SHOWS ot the
relations OF slareTyt the war. Tho King
enemy as rebel forces, and he "e.rnestlg
wishes success to the United States Govern
ment, and the comple'e suppression OF the
reckless rebellion" Then again, mark how
clearly nc secs the fatal consequences Of a
failure to deal with slavery. III slavery"
posed to all the perplc1lng difficulties Of the
past" He then declares himself for the COM
plete annihllation Of slavery.
It is interesting to read such generous
words Of sympathy from foreign sovereign.
No such words have come from England or
France; hnt then they are civilized.
This letter had been submitted by Admiral
Footc to the President and his Cabinet, all Of
whom read it with much sat.sfnction; but he
hesitatcd to communicate it to the public.
Only few days before lea7ing Washington,
On his way to Ills honorable command at
AuAt4thto1. IL t54fe q copy u. IL 70 oSqAsor
Sumner, with authority to aeit As he should
think proper, Now TINT the excellent Admi-
ral has been removed by death, It las seemed
that the letter ought to be generally known
on his account, Us well as from its intrinsic
yaluc, aud the Senator has consented to its
PALACE Or THE SECOND Kua,
BAs0RoK, Siam, May q, 1858.
Commodore i. Il. Foote Flag Officer Of the Mis-
slEsippf Ganboat Fleet:
DEAR sin: LOOK with Intense interest tor Amer
@ ~ an etesl po;t
cent intelligence announces your brilliant suc-
cesses On the Tennessee, Cumberland and Missfs-
4sa'Rpt Riye;s M H. In the g tekng q Forts Henry,
positions Of the rebel forces. We earnestly wish
success to the United States Government and the
complete suppression OF the reckless rebellion;
and at the same time deeply regret that any OF
tho Southern States have placed themselves in
position where the mzintenauca Of tho United
States Government must be attended with such
eesses aud disasters indIcat. that la tha Struggle @
must bo bloody, and We sometimes fear pro-
slacted one. We wish and ne expect your trium-
Isceixed sometimes suggests the possibility that
the United States mny become two Republics,
which to us is an exceedingly eepulsive prospect
ceesfui IN The present contest and slavery .emain
pciplsxigg difficulties Of DO past: The complete
disturbing elements which hare iomented the
present rupture, md which unchecked must In
itiate still more fatal ones IL the FUTURE
have learned with pain that you have received
two wounds in your recent engagements, and am
thankful that they were slightaa not to prevent
yon from vigorously prosecuting Jour alimpor-
tant work.
I think Of you much while you are coptcnding
with stubborn foe, and wish for you and yonf
glorious country such triumphs and such sue
cesees as will bring buck esery State to its alle-
Efnpte and place the peace and prosperity OF the
whole and unimpaircd Union upon lasting basis.
l wish, too, the universal prevalence OF the ha-
name principles Of your celebrated Declaration Of
ndependeucs-equn1h freedom to all In the pursuits
Of Life, liberty, and happlneas:
For months past my health has been ftail. but Is
NOW improving: NJ. palace, too, has been under
going repairs, but Ii nearly completed Write
when you can. Kind regards to ali the members
OF your fami1y. Yours, truly,
ISeal.1 8. P. PAwAREyDuENNEsn,
Second King Of Siam, &C., &c.