Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons.

My Lord: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 2d instant, in which, under the instructions of her Majesty’s government, you renew their demand for adequate compensation in the case of Captain Sherwin, and to state that it will be taken into due consideration.

The certificates which accompanied your note are herewith returned to you.

I have the honor to be your lordship’s obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Right Hon. Lord Lyons, &c., &c, &c.