Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow
Sir: I have received your despatch of the 16th ultimo, No. 32, which is ac companied by a copy of your note of the 3d of the same month to M. Miguet, the perpetual secretary of the Academy of Moral and Political Sciences, and a translation of his reply of the 11th in relation to the death of the Hon. Edward Everett. Your thoughtfulness in making the communication, and the manner in which it was done, are highly appreciated, as are the sensibility and respect evinced by the academy upon learning that death had stricken from its rolls our distinguished countryman.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
John Bigelow, Esq., &c., &c., &c.