Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Thirty-ninth Congress

Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward

No. 378.]

Legation of the United States, Paris, October 19, 1866.

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 529, advising me of the acceptance of my resignation by the President, and of the wish of the department that I would remain in charge of this mission until relieved by my successor, who was to sail for France on the 28th instant.

I shall, of course, await here the arrival of General Dix, and be happy to render him such assistance as he may find available in entering upon the duties of his mission.

I am, sir, with great respect, your obedient servant,

JOHN BIGELOW.

Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.