Department of State
Washington, February 10, 1867
To
Charles N. Riotte, Esquire
San José, Costa Rica
Sir:
Your successor having officially announced his reception to Minister Resident of the United States to Costa Rica, I take pleasure in signifying to you the Presidenté high sense of the industry, officieney and success with which you discharged the duties of that office. Though the records and files of the Department bear amfile testemony to these qualities on your hart, this formal acknowledgment of them is due to you and is cheerfully bestowed
I have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedient servant
William H. Seward
Rec.d. 15 March 1867
Copy. Original returned to Mr. Riotte in letter dated 17 June 1872.
NARA, RG 59, Grant Administration, Nr. 69-77