Private
San José, Costa Rica, February 8th 1865.
To
the President of the United States,
Mr. Abraham Lincoln.
Sir:
Relying upon the satisfaction, which, judging from numerous despatches to me, my administration of this Legation seems to have given you and the Hon. Secretary of State, I make bold to be you for my continuance in this office for your next term.
I am Sir, with the highest consideration your most obidient servant
C.N. Riotte
NARA, M650 Lincoln Administration