Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons.

My Lord: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 5th instant, relative to James McHugh, and, in reply, to inform your lordship that I have recalled the attention of the Secretary of War to the case.

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

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

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