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

Mr. Seward to Mr. Haldeman.

No. 2]

Department of State,
Washington, July 8, 1861.

Sir: Your despatch of June 14 (No. 1) has just been received. Your safe arrival at your destination is a source of satisfaction, and the information you give concerning the tone and temper of public opinion in the north of Europe, with regard to the present embarrassment in our domestic affairs, is especially gratifying.

I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Jacob S. Haldeman, Esq., &c., &c., &c.