Mr. Seward to Mr. Perry
No. 84.]
Department of State, Washington,
April 4, 1864.
Sir: Your despatch of March 11, No. 176, has been received. I have been deeply interested in the conversation between yourself and Mr. Benavides and the Duke of Valencia which you have reported to me. The views you expressed on these occasions are in perfect harmony with those of this government, and I am glad to learn that they were received with marked attention by the ministers of her Majesty’s government.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
Horatio J. Perry, Esq., &c., &c., Madrid.