Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward
No. 331.]
Paris,
August 4, 1863.
Sir: Having received a communication from our consul at Liverpool, containing a statement of facts which would seem to indicate a purpose on the part of the Messrs. Laird to get out, fraudulently, under French papers and the French flag, one of the iron rams now being built there for the confederates, I have this morning called the attention of Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys to the subject. I write only to say that he has promised it his prompt attention.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM L. DAYTON.
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, &c., &c.