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ad interim^ and that the work should not be delayed 
in consequence of Mr. Gray’s absence, I also append a 
copy of a letter addressed by Mr. Secretary Stuart to 
the Honorable Daniel Webster on this subject.* 
portion of the boundary between the United States and the Republic 
of Mexico, which at 32° 22^ north latitude, is to run westward 3° 
along the whole southern boundary of New Mexico. 
And as a further evidence of the decision made, and arguments 
entered into by the authorities representing and acting in behalf of the 
two Republics, they then deposited at the spot whereon the initial point 
monument is to be erected, a glass vessel containing a copy, in Spanish 
and English, of the accompanying document, duly signed, sealed, and 
witnessed. 
I have the honor to be 
Your most obedient servant, 
JOHN R. BARTLETT, 
Commissioner. 
To the Hon. Alex. H. H. Stuari, 
Secretary of the Interior, 
Washington*. 
[Letter from the Hon. Alex. H.H. Stuart to the Hon. Daniel Webster.) 
Department of the Interior, 
Februar}^ 11, 1852. 
Sir : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of 
the 2d instant, referring to this Department, a communication addressed 
to you in January, 1852, by Jose Gronzales de la Vega, Charg6 d’ Af- 
faires ad interim of the Republic of Mexico, and complaining of the 
delays which have occurred in the progress of the work connected with 
the Mexican Boundary Survey. In reply to the communication of M. 
de la Vega, I have to state, that while it is to be regretted that any delay 
has occurred in the vigorous prosecution of the survey of the boundary 
between the two Republics, every thing has been done by this Depart- 
ment with the view to a prompt, energetic, and harmonious action on 
the part of the officers of the respective governments, in order that the 
