Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams.

No. 797.]

Sir: Your despatch of the 17th of December (No. 559) has been received.

I have laid before the President the proceedings of the citizens of West Hartlepool, on the subject of the civil war in the United States, and am authorized to express to you his great satisfaction with the just sentiments and cordial sympathies therein manifested.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.