Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward
Sir: Your despatches, Nos. 690, 691, 692, and 694, are duly received.
The first three of these despatches are but the formal acknowledgments of the reception of despatches from me not contemplating an answer, while the last (694) is the usual military and political summary of recent events. We are waiting with intense interest the arrival of the next steamer in the hope that it will bring news enough of the election to give an indication of the result.
The foreign press (English and French) both yet entertain a hope of the defeat of the administration.
Mr. Herder always begs me to make his respects to you, of whom he speaks most kindly. He says, although you did not agree exactly in your opinions, yet your and his personal relations were most kind.
The new minister, M. Chateau Renard, has not yet come to Paris. He is at his seat in the country.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, &c., &c., &c.