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. Burlingame

No. 75.]

Department of State, Washington, September 20, 1864.

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 2d of June last, No. 77, and accompanying correspondence, respecting the case of James White. With regard to the pressing need of increased assistance in the different branches of our service in China, so reasonably solicited and supported by yourself and by Mr. Seward, I shall not fail to make a representation to Congress on the subject, at its ensuing session.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Anson Burlingame, Esq., &c., &c., &c.