Mr. Seward to Mr. Morris
Sir: Your despatch of November 11 (No. 38) has been received.
You will express to his Highness Ali Pacha the sincere satisfaction which the President has derived from the promptness and energy with which the Sublime Porte has given effect to its laws, in the case of the murderers of the American teacher, the Rev. Mr. Merriam. Especially, you will not fail to communicate the great pleasure with which the President has received the re-assurances which the Turkish government has given of its friendly and cordial sympathies with the government and people of the United States. Nothing will be wanting on the part of the President to manifest the just reciprocation of these generous sympathies.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
E. Joy Morris, Esq., &c., &c., &c., Constantinople.