[Translation.]

Mr. van Limburg to Mr. Seward

Sir: The government of the King having asked me for information on the state of things relative to the Netherlands ship Geziena Hildegonda, captured [Page 405] by the United States gunboat Pembina, as to which reference was had in the last place in my note of the 22d April this year, I have the honor to ask your permission to request you will be so good as to enable me to furnish the information desired.

Please accept the fresh assurance of my very high consideration.

ROEST VAN LIMBUKG.

Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State of the United States of America.