Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy

Sir: With reference to your communication of the 2d of March last, respecting the case of A. Cauvet, which was referred to the Secretary of War for investigation, I have the honor to transmit for your information a copy of a letter of the 28th ultimo from that officer relative to the matter.

Accept, sir, the renewed assurance of my high consideration.

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Mr. L. de Geofroy, &c., &c. &c.

Mr. Stanton to Mr. Seward

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 26th instant, recalling attention to your communication of the 9th March last, relative [Page 221] to A. Cauvet, and, in apply, to inform you that, on reference to the Adjutant General, he reports that β€œthe communication from the Department of State, dated March 9, 1864, relative to a French subject by the name of Cauvet, was received at this office March 11, 1864; referred March 15, 1864, to commanding officer department of the south for investigation and report, and received back with report April 9, 1864; again referred to the acting assistant provost marshal general, southern district of New York, April 12, 1864, not yet received back.” As soon as a satisfactory report is received it will be communicated.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War.

Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State.