Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons.
My Lord: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 21st instant, enclosing the copy of a form of oath which, it is said, is required to be taken by aliens as well as citizens, as a condition of being allowed to carry on manufacturing or commercial business at Memphis, in Tennessee, and expressing the hope that some modification will be made in the terms of it in cases in which it is tendered to British subjects.
In reply, I have the honor to inform you that the attention of the Secretary of War has been invited to the matter.
I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to your lordship the assurance of my high consideration.
Right Hon. Lord Lyons, &c., &c., &c.