Hammond to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)

I am directed by Lord John Russell to transmit to you, to be laid
before His Grace The Duke of Newcastle, a Copy of a note from General
Cass to Mr Dallas dated the 4th Ultimo, in reply to the Despatch
from Lord John Russell respecting the question of San Juan, of which
a copy was transmitted to you in my letter of the 30th of December
last.