Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons.
My Lord: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 7th instant, transmitting a copy of a letter and of its enclosures, which have been received by her Majesty’s principal secretary of state for foreign affairs, from Mr. Grazebrook, owner of the steamship Dolphin, and stating the questions which it appears to her Majesty’s government arise concerning the seizure of that vessel. In reply, I have the honor to inform you that I have [Page 603] submitted a transcript of your communication to the consideration of the Secretary of the Navy.
I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to your lordship the assurance of my high consideration.
Right Hon. Lord Lyons, &c., &c, &c.