Mr. Hunter to Mr. Bigelow
No. 162.]
Department of State,
Washington,
June 5, 1865,
Sir: Tour despatch No. 91, of the 11th ultimo, with its accompanying copy of a note which you addressed to Mr. Drouyu de Lhuys, relative to the policy of France in according to the insurgents belligerent rights, has been received, and, in reply, I have to inform you that the manner in which you treated the subject in your communication is approved.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
W. HUNTER, Acting
Secretary.
John Bigelow, Esq., &c., &c., &c.