[Extracts.]

Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Pike.

No. 115.]

Sir: Your despatch of the 29th ultimo (No. 95) has been received.

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Your remarks concerning the Polish insurrection, and those in relation to the salutary effect of the good news from home, have been perused with much interest.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

F. W. SEWARD, Acting Secretary.

James S. Pike, Esq., &c., &c., &c.