Mr. Seward to Mr. Burnley
Sir: Referring to your communication of the 6th instant, relative to the removal of Captain Scanlan’s cotton to market, I have the honor to inform you that it is stated by the Secretary of the Treasury, in a letter of the 14th instant, that the papers in the case have been referred to the agent at Memphis for a report of his action on the subject; when that is received, it is remarked that such directions in the premises as may seem necessary and proper will be given.
I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your obedient servant,
J. Hume Burnley, Esq., &c., &c., &c.