Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn
No. 68.]
Department of State, Washington,
May 16, 1864.
Sir: Your despatches, No. 17 of February 15, No. 18 of February 16, No. 19 of February 25, No. 20 of February 29, and No. 21 of March 1, have been received. They do not call for special replies, and I therefore limit myself for the present to a general approval of your proceedings relative to the demands which you have heretofore been instructed to present, and to the agreement for the extension of the time of opening the new ports and cities to trade and residence.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
Robert H. Pruyn, Esq., &c., &c., &c., Kanagawa.