Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton
No. 485.]
Department of State,
Washington,
February 24, 1864.
Sir: Recurring to that part of your despatch of the 26th ultimo, No. 406, which relates to the absence of national cruisers to look out for the piratical vessels of the insurgents, I now transmit a copy of a letter of the 20th instant from the Secretary of the Navy on the subject, from which it appears that a scarcity of seamen has heretofore caused the deficiency referred to Seamen, however, are now secured.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
William L. Dayton Esq., &c., &c., &c.