Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. van Limburg
Department of State, Washington,
April 8, 1865.
Dear Sir: I have received your note of yesterday, and I thank you for the friendly expressions which it contains concerning the late accident to the Secretary of State. I am happy to announce that, though still suffering much pain, his wounds have thus far been attended by no unfavorable symptoms, and that hopes of his speedy recovery are confidently entertained by his attending physicians.
Very faithfully, yours,
F. W. SEWARD. Acting
Secretary
Mr. Roest van Limburg, &c.,&c., New York.