Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow
Sir: I have your despatch of October 6, No. 180. While you have very properly given us the inferences which you drew from the conversation of Mr. Drouyn de Lhuys, which was elicited by the reading of my despatch of September 6, you have, at the same time, implied that he would probably return to the subject at a later day. The President waits with very considerable interest for the views of the French government. Whatever has occurred in connexion with the subject since my despatch was written has tended to enhance that interest.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
John Bigelow, Esq., &c., &c., &c.