ADAMS JOHN QUINCY Letter Signed as Secretary of State

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THE MONROE DOCTRINE IN ACTION ADAMS, JOHN QUINCY. Letter Signed, as Secretary of State, to the Minister of State and Foreign Relations of Peru, responding to his accusation that a U. S. ship sold arms to the Spaniards in the Port of Arica. 31/4 pages, folded tall 4to sheet; minor staining and toning. Washington, 12 December 1823

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". . . These documents have received from the President of the United States the most deliberate Consideration; and I am directed by him to assure your Excellency, that as he has nothing more at heart than to maintain with the Government of Peru the most friendly Relations, and intercourse . . . The instructions given to Captain Stewart and to all the Commanders of the naval forces of the United States in the Pacific, have been dictated by the Spirit of the most cordial friendship towards the Independent Nations of the South, and of sympathy to the Patriotic Cause . . . With the reiterated assurance of the deep interest which the United States takes in the welfare, prosperity, and Independence of the People of Peru, and of the determination of this Government to maintain with yours the most friendly and harmonious intercourse, I pray your Excellency to accept the assurance of my highest consideration."