Mr. Seward to Mr. Harvey.

No. 153.]

Sir:Your despatch of the 6th ultimo, No. 295, has been received.

This government is without information from any other quarter relative to the proceedings at the Cape de Verde islands, to which you have called attention. It will, however, receive and consider any representations that may be made touching that affair.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

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