Mr. Seward to Mr. Morris

No. 54.]

Sir: Your despatches Nos. 49 and 50, of the 19th ultimo, have been received.

The latter has been read with equal interest and pleasure, for the accession to office of the eminent statesmen with whom the Sultan has thought proper to surround himself cannot fail to be regarded everywhere as a new proof of his determination to persevere in the good work of political reform, and justify those high hopes to which his personal character and many wise public acts have given rise. We trust that his new counsellors will realize his just and benevolent designs.

So much of your despatch as relates to the new Captain Pacha, and the drawings and models, which you think would be acceptable to the Turkish government, has been referred to the Secretary of the Navy.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

E. Joy Morris, Esq., &c., &c., &c., Constantinople.