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

Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons.

Department of State, Washington, January 21, 1864.

My Lord: Your note of the 30th ultimo, relative to the case of the “Victor” was duly received, and has been taken into consideration. This department expects to have occasion soon to address you again on that subject. I have the honor to be, my lord, your very obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Right Hon. Lord Lyons, &c., &c., &c.