Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward.
Sir:Another detachment from the depot of recruits for Mexico was despatched hence last week, via St. Nazaire, about 400 men, I am informed, and the remainder are to go forward by the same route, by the steamer of December. As before stated, recruiting for Mexico has, since some time, been practically suspended.
The whole number recruited amounts, I believe, to some 1,400 men. How many have sailed or will sail from St. Nazaire, I know not. There has been considerable dissatisfaction manifested, and I suspect a good many desertions.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, your most obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, &c., &c., &c.