_Washington, February 23, 1835_.
The undersigned, Secretary of State of the United States, informs M.
Sérurier, in reply to his note of this instant, demanding the indication
of an hour for an immediate audience, that he is ready to receive in
writing any communication the minister of France desires to have made
to the Government of the United States.
The undersigned has the honor to offer M. Sérurier the assurances of his
very great consideration,