Office of the Historian
[Extract.]

Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward.

No. 42.]
Legation of the United States, Berlin, July 9, 1866.

Sir: * * * * *

Since the terrible defeat of the Austrians on the 3d of July at Sadowa, near Koniggratz, they have fallen back towards Olmutz and Bruenn, with the view of covering their capital, being followed by the Prussians.

Up to the present time there are no indications of the suspension of hostilities on the part of the Prussians. It is said his Majesty has written to the Queen, saying: “We have fought and gained Venetia for Italy in. Bohemia; we shall not finish our work until Austria ceases to be connected with the German confederation, and the supremacy of Prussia is acknowledged by the German States.”

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I have the honor to be, most respectfully, your obedient servant,

JOSEPH A. WRIGHT.

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