respecting the system of quarantine which prevails in the Peninsula, taking upon himself to offer grave offence & respect task and worthy persons, who may not be superior, but who certainly not inferior to him who speaks of them so unjustly.
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Your Excy will understand how important it is that in matter of this kind the officials of both countries should reciprocally observe those regards and considerations which the cordial understanding now existing between their respective Governments requires, and I flatter myself that you will not fail to appreciate to their full value the observations, which with the best intentions I now submit to your correct judgement.
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I avail myself of this opportunity to repeat to Your Excy my assurances of the high consideration with which I remain, My Lord, Your Excy's very Obedient Servant (signed) G. de Vistahermosa.