Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session Thirty-eighth Congress, Part III

Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike

No. 183.]

Department of State, Washington, September 23, 1864.

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 6th of September, No. 147, in which you inform me of your visit on board the Niagara and Sacramento, which vessels have arrived at Flushing. You further remark that the Osacca had appeared at the Texel, that much doubt existed as to her intentions, and that she finally departed for Bremerhaven under Prussian colors.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

James S. Pike, &c., &c., &c.