Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow
Sir: I have received your despatch of the 2d instant, No. 168, enclosing copies of the replies which you made, in compliance with my instructions, to the letters of condolence and sympathy which were inspired by the death of the late President, and addressed to this government by various political and social organizations in France. In reply, I beg that you will accept my thanks for the prompt and efficient manner in which you performed the duty assigned to you, and I desire, at the same time, to inform you of my high appreciation of the communications which you have been pleased to submit to me as the result of your labor.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
John Bigelow, Esq., &c., &c., &c.