Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward.

No. 68.]

Sir: On the 29th ultimo John Harrison Surratt was transferred, under a sufficient guard, from the quarantine grounds to the government prison, where he remains in safe confinement.

He maintains his demeanor of reticence.

I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

CHARLES HALE.

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