Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-eighth Congress, Part II

Mr. Seward to Mr. Thayer

No. 18.]

Department of State, February 19, 1863.

Sir: Your despatch of January 18 (No. 21) has been received. The vigilance and diligence which you exercised on the important occasion there referred to are appreciated. The subject involved in the proceedings which occurred on this occasion will receive due consideration.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

William S. Thayer, Esq., &c., &c., &c., Alexandria.