Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward
No. 73.]
Legation of the United States,
St. Petersburg, Russia,
April 2, 1865.
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatches to 132, inclusive.
The “convention” between Messrs. Sibley and Collins and the Russian government has been signed and confirmed by the Emperor,, and orders given for the admission of men and material of the company into the Russian possessions; of all of which I have been officially notified. I will write you further on that subject in a few days.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
C. M. CLAY.
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.