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. 78.]

Department of State, Washington, September 20, 1864.

Sir: Your despatch of the 1st of June last, No. 76, placing before me your action in relation to the case of David Williams, tried, convicted, and sentenced for murder, has been received. In reply, I have to express my approval of your proceedings.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

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