Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams.

No. 622.]

Sir: Your despatch of May 21, No. 417, has been received. The very spirited and just resolutions of the citizens of York, which accompany it, have been submitted to the President, and received by him with the highest satisfaction. My previous instructions will, I trust, be a sufficient guide for you in making a proper acknowledgment of the resolutions on his behalf.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.