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

Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike

No. 257.]

Department of State, Washington, November 6, 1865.

Sir: You will excuse my delay in acknowledging your despatch of May 31, No. 168. Your proceedings therein referred to are approved, and your obser vations upon the European sentiment towards the United States are appreciated.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

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