The undersigned avails himself of this occasion to renew to Mr. Fox the assurance of his distinguished consideration.
JOHN FORSYTH.
WASHINGTON, March 28, 1837.
Hon. JOHN FORSYTH, etc.:
The undersigned, His Britannic Majesty's envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary, has had the honor to receive the official note addressed to him under date of the 23d instant by Mr. Forsyth, Secretary of State of the United States, upon the subject of information received by the United States Government of a projected railroad between the cities of Quebec and St. Andrews, and upon certain other matters connected with the question of the boundary line between the United States and the British possessions in North America.
The undersigned, in accordance with the wishes of the President signified in Mr. Forsyth's official note, will not fail immediately to convey that note to the knowledge of his Government at home; and he entertains no doubt that His Majesty's Government will proceed to the consideration of the several matters therein contained with the serious and ready attention that their importance deserves.
The undersigned avails himself of this occasion to renew to Mr. Forsyth the assurance of his high esteem and consideration.
H.S. FOX.
WASHINGTON, August 24, 1837.
Hon. JOHN FORSYTH, etc.