Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 28th of July, No. 169, and that of the 1st of August, No. 170, covering copy of a despatch to Mr. Adams in regard to the military situation. The mail of yesterday brings yours of the 8th of August, No. 171. I observe your directions in the despatch of the 8th, which I shall take measures to obey as soon as I can learn in what way I can best reach the commanders of the ships.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, your most obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, &c., &c., &c.
[Note.—The copy of despatch to Mr. Adams above referred to is published in this correspondence as No. 1056.]