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GALLATIN TO W. P. PREBLE. - Albert Gallatin, The Writings of Albert Gallatin, vol. 2 [1879]

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The Writings of Albert Gallatin, ed. Henry Adams (Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1879). 3 vols.

Part of: The Writings of Albert Gallatin, 3 vols.

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GALLATIN TO W. P. PREBLE.

Private.

Dear Sir,

I had the honor to receive your letter of the 16th instant. Considering the new evidence, all that is to be done, both as to details and to prepare in the best manner we can our statement, and also that I can use my pen but moderately, I have concluded that it was best not to run the risk to be pressed by time, and to proceed as soon as I can to Washington, probably quite early in April. I will, of course, be very desirous to see you arrive as soon as you can make it convenient. There are, indeed, other considerations connected with the subject of our labors which make me anxious that you should be even now at Washington. It seems to me that there is an inclination there to make an immediate appointment of a minister to the Netherlands. And I found that Mr. Van Buren, who passed through this city yesterday, was not aware either of the just expectation of your State or of your own claims in that respect. I gave the proper explanations, for which he thanked me. But, generally speaking, “les absens ont tort.”

I have the honor, &c.