Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons.

My Lord: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 4th instant, and that of the 5th, relating to the case of Mr. James McHugh, and to inform your lordship, in reply, that they will receive due attention.

I have the honor to be, with high consideration, my lord, your obedient

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

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