Mr. Hunter to Mr. Clay

No. 143.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of jour despatch of the 22d of March, No. 72,which is accompanied by a copy of the correspondence between your legation and the Russian government concerning the intercontinental telegraph.

You also inform this department that the charter to P. McD. Collins and company has been substantially agreed to by the representatives of the company and by the government of Russia, as originally approved by the Emperor Alexander in 1863. Your proceedings in relation thereto are fully approved.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

W. HUNTER, Acting Secretary.

Cassius M. Clay, Esq., &c., &c., &c, Russia.