Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike
Sir: Your very interesting despatch of the 16th ultimo, No. 173, informing me of the important matters which are engaging the attention of the European [Page 397] public, has been received, and I have, in reply, to inform you that I have invited the attention of the Secretary of the Treasury to that portion which relates to the financial situation in Europe.
Upon representations which have been received from the diplomatic agents of the United States in Europe, the attention of the governors and provisional governors of the several States has been called to the reported progress of the cholera westward, and the adoption of such measures as will prevent its introduction into the United States has been recommenced.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
James S. Pike, Esq.,&c.,&c.,&