Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton

No. 267.]

Sir: You will find a suitable occasion to read to Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys the enclosed copy of a correspondence which has taken place between the ministry for foreign affairs of Italy and this department on the subject of the reinstatement of Mr. Theodore Canisius in the office of consul at Vienna, and you may give a copy of the same to Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys, if requested.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

William L. Dayton, Esq., &c., &c., &c.