Message of the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress, at the Commencement of the Second Session of the Thirty-seventh Congress

Acting Secretary of State to Mr. Schurz.

[Extract.]

No. 46.]

Department of State,
Washington, November 5, 1861.

Sir: Your despatch of September 2 (No. 13) was duly received.

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I am gratified to learn that the public opinion around you is less injurious than formerly. I trust that it is the beginning of a better understanding in Europe of the real character and determination of the American people.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

F. W. SEWARD,

Acting Secretary.

Carl Schurz, Esq., &c., &c., &c., Madrid.