Mr. Hunter to Mr. Pike
Your despatch of the 4th instant, No. 165, was received yesterday. Almost simultaneously came a note from Mr. Van Limburg, in which, pursuant to instructions from the King, he informed me of the action and sentiments of his government in regard to the assassination of the President and the attempt upon Mr. Seward’s life; and I have, in reply, requested him to make known to his Majesty and the government of the Netherlands the grateful sense entertained here of the significant manifestations of sympathy and friendship to which your despatch relates.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
James S. Pike, Esq., &c., &c., &c.