Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay

No. 56.]

Sir: Your despatch of November 4, No. 33, has been received, and it has been read with deep interest, as all of the papers are in which you enlighten this government concerning the political, social, and material conditions of Russia.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Cassius M. Clay, Esq., &c., &c., &c.