Mr. Hunter to Mr. Bigelow
No. 121.]
Department of State,
Washington,
April 24, 1865.
Sir: Your despatch of the 7th instant, No. 68, together with its enclosure upon the subject of certain reports, to the effect that a negotiation was in progress in Canada for the purpose of making peace between the United States and the insurgents, has been received. The information concerning the condition of the insurgent government, and the situation of their affairs, which it is presumed will have reached you ere this, cannot but make you aware of the falsity of the allegation.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
W. HUNTER, Acting
Secretary.
John Bigelow, Esq., &c.,&c.,&c.