Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow
Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 30th ultimo, No. 134, relative to your conversation with the minister of foreign affairs upon the subjects of the steamer Ark and the deserters from the insurgent forces who were sent back by the Mexican general to the insurgents.
I observe that the paper, a copy of which was promised to you by his excellency, did not come. I understand from the Marquis de Montholon that he has papers on the same subject from Mexico. It is to be desired that there may be no unnecessary delay or controversy on the subject.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
John Bigelow, Esq., &c., &c., &c.