[Extracts.]
Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay
No. 172.]
Department of State,
Washington,
October 2, 1865.
Sir: I have received your despatch of the 5th ultimo, No. 86, relative to the misunderstanding existing between the Russian government and the agent of the American Union Telegraph Company, in regard to the construction to be placed upon the charter obtained from the Russian authorities. * * * * The details of the matter are left to your discretion, but it is expected that you will give it your careful attention.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
Cassius M. Clay, Esq., &c.,&c.,&c.,