[Extract.]

Mr. Seward to Mr. Harvey.

No. 142.]

Sir:Your despatch No. 279, of the 24th ultimo, has been received. I have read the correspondence which accompanied it, and approve the course pursued by you in reference to the supplies which were furnished to the rebel cruiser Florida at Funchal in February last.

* * * * * * * * *

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

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