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

Mr. Hunter to Mr. Pike.

No. 236.]

Department of State, Washington, May 16, 1865.

Sir: I have received your despatch of the 27th ultimo, No. 163, and felicitate myself upon being able to inform you of the improved health of both the Secretary of State and his son, the Assistant Secretary.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

W. HUNTER, Acting Secretary.

James S. Pike, Esq., &c., &c., &c.