Mr. Fish to General Sickles
Sir: A telegram was sent to you on the 28th instant, through, the United States legation at London, the text of which is as follows:
“Moran, Chargé, London:
Send the following to Sickles by a special messenger, by the earliest opportunity:
“Telegram of 26th received. We prefer a convention, but will not refuse submission, as proposed, of all claims, such as were indicated in the power sent you, dated 13th December last, whether in violation of international law or of treaty rights. Your notes of July 26th and October 14th cover this ground. Understanding the proposition thus, it is not objectionable. The arbitrators should have the powers given by article 21 of the treaty of ninety-five. The time for the presentation of claims may be limited. The convention or submission must allow the presentation of claims not heretofore presented, as was contemplated in your notes.”
I am, &c.,