Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward
My Dear Sir: I have just received a telegraphic message from Viscount Monck, begging me to convey to you his thanks for the prompt and satisfactory explanation of General Dix’s order.
He begs me to assure you of his vexation at the turn affairs have taken in the St. Albans case, and that the Canadian government are doing everything in their power to remedy the mischief done by the magistrate’s extraordinary decision.
As a good deal of excitement, however, prevails in consequence of General Dix’s order, Viscount Monck is anxious to know whether you would object to his making public the substance of what I telegraphed to him, which was, “that the order had been issued without instructions, but that steps would be taken to prevent action on that portion of it which related to crossing the border into Canada.”
I am, very truly, yours,
Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.