Mr. Seward to Mr. Fogg.

No. 25.]

Sir: Your despatch of August 28 (No. 21) has been received. It is pleasant to see that while this republic is engaged in so severe a struggle to preserve its existence, the only state in Europe which enjoys such free institutions is contented, peaceful, and prosperous. We are, however, only passing through a trial of which Switzerland has had many painful experiences.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

George G. Fogg, Esq., &c., &c., Berne.