Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons..
Department of State,
Washington,
December 17, 1863.
My dear Lord Lyons: I have received your note of yesterday, and thank you for the further proof of courtesy and attention shown in the telegram to the executives of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, a copy of which you have sent me.
Very truly, yours,
WILLIAM H. SEWAED.
Right Hon. Lord Lyons, &c., &c., &c.