Mr. Seward to Mr. Nelson.

No. 82.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatches Nos. 152, 153, and 154, all under date of the 16th of October last.

Your correspondence with Mr. Covarrubias, transmitted with your No. 152, returning thanks for the courtesies extended to you on the 4th of July last, is deemed satisfactory and is approved.

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I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Thomas H. Nelson, Esq., &c., &c., &c., Chili.