Mr. Seward to Mr. Harvey.

No. 128.]

Sir: Your despatch of January 24, No. 253, has been received, and I have taken great pleasure in making known to the Secretary of the Navy the proceedings which you have related by way of showing the good understanding which exists between the American and British naval officers in your vicinity. I shall in like manner make known to her Majesty’s government your appreciation of the liberality and friendship of Mr. Magennis, the British minister at Lisbon.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

James E. Harvey, Esq., &c., &c., &c., Lisbon.