Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-ninth Congress

Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward

No. 163.]

United States Legation. The Hague, April 27, 1865.

Sir: The horrible news of to-day by telegraph, after two weeks of rejoicing, overwhelms me so completely that I find myself wholly unable to do more than to acknowledge the receipt of your despatches Nos. 217 to 224, inclusive.

With the profoundest emotions of sympathy, and the most agonizing apprehensions for your own condition, I remain, with great respect, your most obedient servant,

JAMES S. PIKE.

Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington.